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Congratulations for purchasing the PROFORM

®

C970

treadmill. The C970 treadmill offers an impressive
array of features to help you achieve your fitness goals
in the convenience of your home. From the advanced
console to the cushioned walking platform, the C970
treadmill is designed to make each workout more ef-
fective and enjoyable. And when you’re not exercising,
the treadmill can be folded away, taking less than half
the floor space of conventional treadmills.    

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. 
If you have questions after read-

ing this manual, call our Customer Service Department
toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6
a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).
To help us assist you, please note the product model
number and serial number before calling. The model
number is PFTL71730. The serial number can be
found on a decal attached to the treadmill (see the
front cover of this manual for the location).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Handrail

Console

Book Holder

Water Bottle Holder*

*No water bottle is included

Key/Clip

Reset/Off Circuit

Breaker

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Adjustable Cushioned

Walking Platform 

(see page 22)

Power Cord

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Rear Roller  
Adjustment Bolts

Fan

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Accessory Tray

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Summary of Contents for PFTL71730

Page 1: ...have questions or if there are missing parts we will guar antee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory TO AVOID DELAYS PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE T...

Page 2: ...AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 27 PART LIST 30 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART 31 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DR...

Page 3: ...ge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 9 To purchase a surge suppressor see your local PROFORM dealer or call 1 800 806 3651 and order part number 146148 11 Failure to us...

Page 4: ...re performing the main tenance and adjustment procedures de scribed in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative Servicing other than t...

Page 5: ...all our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 999 3756 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and...

Page 6: ...one of the Handrail Extensions 76 into the square post on the left Upright 65 Make sure that the notch in the Handrail Extension is in the position shown Align the small holes in the Handrail Extensio...

Page 7: ...ole 3 Note The parts shown in this step may be preassembled but may need to be adjusted Raise the Frame 55 and have a second person hold it in the position shown Insert the Left Frame Guide 68 into th...

Page 8: ...linder is on the side shown and hold the receiver against the back of the Console 80 Attach the receiver with the two small screws C included with the receiver Make sure that no wires are pinched See...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...able you can connect the treadmill to your home stereo portable stereo computer or VCR and play special iFIT com CD and video programs one iFIT com CD is included additional CDs and videocas settes ar...

Page 11: ...ange the speed setting quickly press one of the twelve Quick Speed buttons Note The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers For simplicity all instructions in this section...

Page 12: ...y Measure your heart rate if desired You can measure your heart rate using either the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor To use the handgrip pulse sensor first make sure that you...

Page 13: ...umns to the right When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment of the program both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash and a series of tones will sound If the spe...

Page 14: ...ur heart rate if desired See step 6 on page 12 Turn on the fans if desired See step 7 on page 12 When you are finished exercising remove the key from the console When the program ends make sure that t...

Page 15: ...ma trix The incline settings are not shown in the ma trix To program a speed setting and an incline setting for the first segment simply adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill as desired by pr...

Page 16: ...the program both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash a se ries of tones will sound and the Speed display and or the Distance Incline Laps display will flash When the fir...

Page 17: ...t electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO Note If your stereo has an...

Page 18: ...the Y adapter Plug the Y adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note If your computer has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction A If your computer has only a PHONES...

Page 19: ...ree 1 800 735 0768 Follow the steps below to use an iFIT com CD or video program Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11 Select the iFIT com mode When the key is in ser...

Page 20: ...te If the speed or incline of the treadmill does not change when a chirp is heard Make sure that the iFIT com indicator is lit and that the Time Pace display is not flashing If the Time Pace display i...

Page 21: ...e 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 spe...

Page 22: ...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 displays and...

Page 23: ...ly released so that the pin is fully inserted into the hole in the left foam grip To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight D...

Page 24: ...the right Pivot the treadmill down until the pin on the latch knob is below the foam grip Slowly release the latch knob 2 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floo...

Page 25: ...Ds and videos are played SOLUTION a With the key inserted in the console press one of the Incline buttons While the incline is changing remove the key After a few seconds re insert the key The treadmi...

Page 26: ...ectly tightened you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Plug in the power cord insert the key and w...

Page 27: ...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 o...

Page 28: ...With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hip...

Page 29: ...29 NOTES...

Page 30: ...1 Right Foot Rail 51 2 Wheel Bushing 52 7 Roller Adj Washer 53 2 Rear Roller Adjustment Bolt 54 1 Left Rear Endcap 55 1 Frame 56 1 Allen Wrench 57 2 Rear Platform Screw 58 1 Rear Roller 59 1 Idler Ass...

Page 31: ...Cushion Guide 133 2 Ball Detent 134 2 Cushion Cover 135 1 IFit com CD 1 6 Blue Wire 2 F 1 4 Blue Wire 2 F 1 12 Green Wire 2 Ring 1 User s Manual Includes all parts shown in the box These parts are no...

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Page 34: ...damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage abuse mis use improper or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center prod ucts used for commercial or...

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