ProForm 460 R Manual

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11 11 .   T h e   C o n s o l e   ( 5 )   c a n   u s e   f o u r   D   b a t t e r i e s   ( n o t  
included); alkaline batteries are recommended. 
Do not use old and new batteries together or 
alkaline, standard, and rechargeable batter-
ies together. IMPORTANT: If the Console has 
been exposed to cold temperatures, allow 
it to warm to room temperature before you 
insert batteries. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the console displays or other electronic 
components. Remove the screws and the 
battery...

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14. After the exercise bike is assembled, inspect it to make sure that it is assembled correctly and that it 
functions properly. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike. 
Note: Extra parts may be included. Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor. 
13. Identify the Right Pedal (29). 
 Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the 
Right Pedal (29) clockwise into the right arm of 
the Crank (40). 
 Firmly tighten the Left Pedal (not shown)...

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 HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT CARRIAGE
For effective exercise, the seat should be in the proper 
position. As you pedal, there should be a slight bend 
in your knees when the pedals are in the most forward 
position. 
To   a d j u s t   t h e   s e a t  
carriage, push 
downward on the 
seat handle, slide the 
seat carriage to the 
desired position, and 
then pull upward on 
the seat handle to 
lock the seat carriage 
in place. 
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To   a d j u s t   t h e   p e d a l  
straps,...

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers an array of features 
designed to make your workouts more effective and 
enjoyable. 
When you use the manual mode of the console, you 
can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch 
of a button. As you exercise, the console will provide 
continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure 
your heart rate using the handgrip heart rate monitor.
The console also offers a selection of preset work-
outs. Each preset workout automatically changes...

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 HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1.  Turn on the console.
  Press any button or begin pedaling to turn on the 
console. 
  When you turn on the console, the displays will turn 
on, a tone will sound, and the console will be ready 
for use.
2.  Select the manual mode.
  When you turn on the con-
sole, the manual mode will 
be selected automatically. 
  If you have selected a 
workout, reselect the man-
ual mode by pressing the 
Watts Workouts or Calorie 
Workouts button repeatedly 
until zeros appear in the...

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 5.  Measure your heart rate if desired. 
  If there are sheets of 
plastic on the metal 
contacts on the hand-
grip heart rate monitor, 
remove the plastic. In 
addition, make sure 
that your hands are 
clean. To measure 
your heart rate, hold 
the handgrip heart rate 
monitor with your palms 
resting against the contacts. Avoid moving your 
hands or gripping the contacts tightly. 
  When your pulse is detected, a heart-shaped 
symbol will flash in the upper display and then your 
heart rate will be...

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  The target zone will 
be shown in the target 
meter display. The 
space between the 
flashing bars represents 
the watts target or the 
speed target for the 
segment; the solid bars 
represent your actual watts output or your actual 
pedaling speed.
  As you exercise, keep your watts output or your 
pedaling speed within the target zone for the cur-
rent segment by increasing or decreasing your 
pedaling speed or by increasing or decreasing the 
resistance of the pedals.
  IMPORTANT: The target is...

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 THE SETTINGS MODE
The console features a settings mode that allows you 
to select a unit of measurement for the console and to 
view console usage information.
To select the settings mode, 
press and hold down the Watts 
Workouts button until the settings 
mode information appears in the 
display. 
The console can show pedaling speed and distance in 
either miles or kilometers. The lower display will show 
the selected unit of measurement. An E for English 
miles or an M for metric kilometers will...

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MAINTENANCE
Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the exercise 
bike regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. 
To   c l e a n   t h e   e x e r c i s e   b i k e ,   u s e   a   d a m p   c l o t h   a n d   a  
small amount of mild soap. IMPORTANT: To avoid 
damage to the console, keep liquids away from 
the console and keep the console out of direct 
sunlight.
CONSOLE TROUBLESHOOTING
Most console problems are the result of low batter-
ies. See assembly step 11 on page 11 for battery...

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HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT
If the pedals slip while you are pedaling, even while 
the resistance is adjusted to the highest level, the drive 
belt may need to be adjusted. 
To   a d j u s t   t h e   d r i v e   b e l t ,   y o u   m u s t   r e m o v e   t h e   r i g h t  
pedal, the right lock ring, and the right shield as 
described below.
Using an adjust-
able wrench, turn 
the Right Pedal (29) 
counterclockwise 
and remove it. Then, 
using a standard (flat) 
screwdriver, release 
the tabs...