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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 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.

To find the proper heart rate for you, first find 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, and the higher 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 begin

to use stored 

fat calories

for energy. If your goal is to

burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill
until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your
training zone. 

For maximum fat burning, adjust the speed and 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 and 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 three 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-
exercise 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.

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.

Summary of Contents for 400 X Treadmill

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Page 2: ...TMENT 10 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 27 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART LIST are attached in the center of this manual 2 PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP Inc ...

Page 3: ...r on the front cover of this manual and order part number 146148 or see your local electronics store 12 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 accelerate or stop unexpectedly which may result in a fall and serious injury 13 Keep the power cord and the s...

Page 4: ...ed service representative only 25 This treadmill is intended for in home use only Do not use this treadmill in a commer cial 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 using ICON assumes no responsibi...

Page 5: ... you note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number of the treadmill is PFTL39706 1 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the tread mill see the front cover of this manual for the location To avoid a registration fee for any service needed under warranty you must register the treadmill at www proformservice com registration Before reading further pl...

Page 6: ...s bag first check to see if it has been pre assembled 1 Make sure that the power cord is unplugged With the help of a second person carefully tip the treadmill onto its left side as shown Partially fold the Frame 86 so the treadmill is more stable Do not fully fold the treadmill until it is completely assembled Insert an Extension Leg 63 into the base of the Uprights 69 with the Extension Leg Pad ...

Page 7: ...m of the Right Handrail and out of the large hole in the side Note It may be helpful to use needlenose pliers to pull the Upright Wire out of the hole Press a Handrail Cap 16 onto the lower end of the Right Handrail 72 as shown Set the Right Handrail on the right Upright 69 while sliding the lower end of the Right Handrail onto the right Handrail Bracket 21 Finger tighten a Handrail Bolt 37 with a...

Page 8: ...he Console Base 47 on the Handrails 71 72 Attach the Console Base with four 3 4 Screws 2 Start all four Screws before tightening them do not over tighten the Screws See the lower drawing Make sure that the Upright Wire 42 is routed below the two indicated round posts A Next press the Upright Wire into the slot be tween the square post B and the Console Base 47 2 2 72 71 7 42 Sleeve Connector A 47 ...

Page 9: ...ft Upright 69 with two 3 4 Screws 2 Make sure that the large hole in the Latch Housing is on the side shown Remove the knob from the pin Make sure that the col lar and the spring are on the pin as shown Then in sert the pin into the Latch Housing 29 and tighten the knob back onto the pin Pin Collar Spring Knob 69 29 2 9 Large Hole 42 36 47 8 Cover the Upright Wire 42 with the Right Grip Plate 36 B...

Page 10: ... malfunc tion or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec 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...

Page 11: ...in your home Using a stereo audio cable you can connect the treadmill to your portable stereo home stereo computer or VCR and play special iFIT com MP3 CD and video programs iFIT com MP3 programs CDs and videocassettes are available sepa rately iFIT com programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides you through every step of your workout high ene...

Page 12: ...de by removing the key and then reinserting it Press the Start button to start the walking belt When the Start button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph While you exer cise change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed increase or de crease button or one of the ten numbered Speed buttons Each time the Speed increase or de crease button is pressed the sp...

Page 13: ...all instructions in this section refer to miles and pounds Measure your heart rate if desired Note Before using the handgrip pulse sensor remove the sheets of clear plastic from the metal contacts on the handgrip pulse sensor In addition make sure that your hands are clean To measure your heart rate stand on the foot rails and hold the metal contacts on the handrail avoid moving your hands When yo...

Page 14: ...u When the first period is completed all speed set tings will move one column to the left The speed setting for the second period will then be shown in the flashing Current Period column and the tread mill will automatically adjust to the speed and in cline settings for the second period Note If all five of the indicators in the Current Period column are lit the speed settings may move downward so...

Page 15: ...Pivot Bolt 55 1 Filter Wire 56 1 Motor Controller Wire 57 4 Round Base Pad 58 13 3 4 Tek Screw 59 1 Controller 60 1 Lift Frame 61 2 Extension Leg Pad 62 2 Warning Decal 63 2 Extension Leg 64 2 Wheel Bolt 65 2 Base Endcap 66 2 Wheel 67 2 Platform Nut 68 5 8 Cable Tie 69 1 Upright Base 70 1 Grommet 71 1 Left Handrail 72 1 Right Handrail 73 3 Roller Adj Bolt 74 1 Left Foot Rail 75 1 Silver Ground Scr...

Page 16: ... 56 3 6 7 8 103 20 85 84 84 58 30 75 58 61 58 61 57 36 34 88 55 99 99 50 1 22 22 13 54 13 54 22 33 31 25 91 77 67 67 110 49 28 4 90 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 9 9 44 74 44 84 85 93 46 65 93 63 46 71 2 2 37 2 37 16 47 43 38 4 28 20 104 95 95 64 66 13 41 41 52 80 2 2 45 42 16 76 58 58 2 21 21 2 101 106 24 102 105 24 24 24 24 78 35 23 23 109 109 6 33 2 59 111 26 26 26 112 114 58 58 113 107 EXPLODED D...

Page 17: ...peed of the walking belt or the incline of the treadmill at any time during the program press the Speed or Incline buttons The upper left corner of the display will show the number of meters still to be run When only 20 meters remain the display will flash and a series of tones will sound To stop the program at any time press the Stop button The time will begin to flash in the display To restart t...

Page 18: ...hange the calorie goal or the speed setting the program time will automatically be recalculated the higher the calorie goal is or the lower the speed setting is the longer the pro gram will last Press the Start button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move at 2 5 mph or the speed setting that you selected Hold the handrails and begin walking T...

Page 19: ...A below If your stereo has a 1 8 LINE OUT jack see instruction B If your stereo has only a PHONES jack see instruction C A Plug one end of a long 1 8 to RCA stereo audio cable available at electronics stores into the input jack on the console Plug the other end of the cable into the AUDIO OUT jack on your stereo B See the drawing above Plug one end of a long 1 8 to 1 8 stereo audio cable available...

Page 20: ...ores Next remove the wire that is currently plugged into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo and plug the wire into the unused side of the Y adapter Plug the Y adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo Note While the Y adapter is plugged into the LINE OUT jack do not plug your headphones into the headphone jack on the console HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER A Plug one end of a long 1 8 to 1 8 stereo...

Page 21: ...the front cover of this manual Follow the steps below to use an iFIT com MP3 CD or video program Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Select the iFIT com mode To select the iFIT com mode press the Program Select button repeatedly until the iFIT indicator lights Press the Play button on your MP3 player CD player or VCR Note If you are using an iFIT com CD insert t...

Page 22: ...incline of the treadmill does not change when a chirp is heard Make sure that the Personal Training indicator is lit and that the time is not flashing in the display If the time is flashing press the Start button on the console Adjust the volume of your MP3 player CD player or VCR If the volume is too high or too low the console may not detect the program signals Make sure that the audio cable is ...

Page 23: ...wn ends the program will begin and the walking belt will begin to move Hold the handrails step onto the 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 about to change CAUTION Always listen for the chirp and be prepared for speed and or incline changes If the speed or incline settings are too high or to...

Page 24: ... ment if desired Important If a d appears in the dis play 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 display will remain lit the but tons will not operate If a d appears when the infor mation mode is selected press...

Page 25: ...frame until the hole in the frame is aligned with the latch pin Slowly release the latch knob make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into the frame To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sun light Do not leave the treadmill in the storage position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving...

Page 26: ...the frame down until it is past the latch pin 2 Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the floor CAUTION To decrease the possibility of injury do not lower the frame by gripping only the plastic foot rails Do not drop the frame to the floor Make sure to bend your legs and keep your back straight Frame Latch Knob Frame ...

Page 27: ...off during use SOLUTION a Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see the drawing above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in b Make sure that the power cord is plugged in If the power cord is plugged in unplug it wait for five minutes and then plug it back in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the ke...

Page 28: ...is off center or slips when walked on SOLUTION a If the walking belt is off center remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD If the walking belt has shifted to the left use the allen wrench to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1 2 of a turn if the walking belt has shifted to the right turn the bolt counterclockwise 1 2 of a turn Be careful not to over tighten the walking belt Then plug in th...

Page 29: ... 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 and 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 three parts A Warm up St...

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