ProForm 50 Manual

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to
cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem
perature before turning on the power. If you do not
do this, the console displays or other electrical
components may become damaged.
Plug in the power cord
(see page 9). Next, locate
the reset/off circuit breaker
on the treadmill frame near
the power cord. Make sure
that the circuit breaker is in
the “reset” position. 
IMPORTANT: The console features a display demo
mode, designed to...

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6. Follow your progress with the display.
Note: The display features six background col
ors and a color zone mode. When the color
zone mode is selected, the background color
will automatically change as the speed and in
cline of the treadmill change. To select a back
ground color or the color zone mode, press the
Display Color button repeatedly. To adjust the
contrast of the display, see THE INFORMATION
MODE on page 16.
When the
manual
mode is se
lected, the
upper half of
the display
can show a
track...

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HOW TO USE A WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
1. Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
11. 
2. Enter your weight.
See step 2 on page 11. Note: Always enter your
weight before using a weight loss program; the
speed and incline settings of the program will
depend on the weight setting that you enter.
3. Select a weight loss program.
To select
one of the
four weight
loss pro
grams, press
the
Professional
Weight Loss
Programs
button repeatedly. When a weight loss program is
selected,...

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5. Follow your progress with the display.
See step 6 on page 12.
6. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 7 on page 12.
7. Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 8 on page 12.
8. When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
See step 9 on page 12.
HOW TO USE A CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM
1. Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
11. 
2. Select a cross training program.
To select
one of the
four cross
training pro
grams, press
the
Professional
Cross...

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To stop the program at any time, press the Stop
button. The time will begin to flash in the display.
Torestart the program, press the Start button or the
Speed increase button. The walking belt will begin
to move at 1 mph. When the next segment of the
program begins, the treadmill will automatically ad
just to the speed and incline settings for that seg
ment.
4. Perform the first strength exercise when
prompted. 
When the
first strength
exercise
segment be
gins (only
one indicator
will flash in
the...

THE INFORMATION MODE
The console features an information mode that keeps
track of treadmill usage information. The information
mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as
the unit of measurement, to adjust the contrast of the
display, and to turn on and turn off the demo mode.
To select the information mode, hold down the Stop
button, insert the key into the console, and then release
the Stop button. When the information mode is se
lected, the following information will appear in the dis
play:...

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 you do not do this, you may damage the
treadmill when you fold it. Remove the key and unplug the
power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs.
(20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 
1. Hold the metal frame firmly in the location shown by the
arrow at the right. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility
of injury, do not lift the frame by...

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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE
1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull
the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down
until it is past the latch pin. Then, release the latch knob. 
2.
Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands,and lower it
to the floor. 
CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of in
jury, 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....

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and
follow 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 is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor
is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see page 9). Use only a singleoutlet surge suppressor
that meets all of the specifications...

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Locate the Reed Switch (63) and the Magnet (46) on
the left side of the Pulley (47). Turn the Pulley until
the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. 
Make
sure that the gap between the Magnet and the
Reed Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm).
Ifnecessary,
move the Reed Switch slightly using a slotted screw
driver. Reattach the Hood (not shown), and run the
treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct
speed reading.
PROBLEM: The console displays remain lit when you remove the key from the console...