ProForm 500 F Owners Manual

							CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manu-
al for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
(on underside of
frame)
Model No. PFEL54907.0
Serial No. 
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
QUESTIONS?
As a manufacturer, we are commit-
ted to providing complete customer
satisfaction. If you have questions,
or if parts are damaged or missing,
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE
STORE; please contact Customer
Care.
IMPORTANT: You must note the
product model number and serial
number (see the drawing above)
before contacting us:
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							TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
EXERCISE GUIDELINES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PART LIST  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
EXPLODED DRAWING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The warning decal shown at the right
has been applied in the location
shown. If the decal is missing or
illegible, call the telephone num-
ber on the front cover of this man-
ual and request a free replace-
ment decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. Note: The decal
may not be shown at actual size.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc. 
						

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1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is enough clearance
around your elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it. 
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.  
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 275 lbs. 
(124 kg).8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the handle-
bars when mounting, dismounting, or using
your ellipticalexerciser.
10. Keep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. 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.
12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 
						

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®500 F
elliptical exerciser. The 500 F elliptical exerciser pro-
vides a wide array of features designed to make your
workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser.If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, please see the front
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-tacting us. The model number and the location of the
serial number decal are shown on the front cover of
this manual.
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the elliptical
exerciser at www.proformservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
WheelPedal 
Roller
Console
Water Bottle Holder
(No water bottle is
included)
Leveling Foot
Track
Fan 
						

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons.Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the
included hex keys, assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver                   , an adjustable 
wrench                   , and a rubber mallet                    .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parentheses
below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number
following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
assembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled. 
M8 x 50mm Button
Screw (65)–2M8 x 35mm Button
Screw (67)–4
M10 x 20mm Button
Screw (58)–4
M10 x 25mm
Washer (52)–4
M8 x 16mm Button
Screw (53)–5M8 Nylon
Locknut (68)–419mm Wave
Washer (71)–4
M8 x 25mm Button
Screw (77)–6
16mm Wave
Washer (66)–4M8 x 25mm
Washer (54)–8
M4 x 19mm
Screw (75)–4M4 x 35mm
Screw (74)–2
M4 x 50mm
Screw (76)–4
M10 x 35mm Shoulder
Screw (57)–2 
						

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1.
Attach a Wheel (8) to one side of the Frame (1)
with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (57).
Attach the other Wheel in the same way.
2. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Pivot Axle (41). Then, insert the
Pivot Axle through the Frame (1).
Apply a small amount of grease to a 16mm
Wave Washer (66). Slide the Wave Washer
onto the right side of the Pivot Axle (41).
Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (37), which is
marked with an “R” sticker. Slide the Right
Upper Body Arm onto the Pivot Axle (41). Attach
the Right Upper Body Arm with an M8 x 25mm
Button Screw (77), a Pivot Axle Cover (44), and
an M8 x 25mm Washer (54).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (23) in the
same way.
1
2
66
57
1
8
37
23
41
Grease1
44
77
54
3. Orient the Water Bottle Holder (6) as shown.
Hold the Water Bottle Holder near the Frame
(1) and insert the Wire Harness (73) upward
through the Water Bottle Holder.
Next, slide the Water Bottle Holder (6) onto the
Frame (1). Attach the Water Bottle Holder with
two M4 x 35mm Screws (74).3
1
73
6
74
To make assembly easier, read the 
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser. 
						

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4. Orient the Upright Cover (5) and the Upright (3)
as shown. While another person holds the
Upright Cover and the Upright near the Frame
(1), insert the Wire Harness (73) upward
through the Upright Cover and the Upright. Tip:
Use an elastic band or a piece of tape to pre-
vent the Wire Harness from falling into the
Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (73)
during this step.Insert the Upright (3) through
the Upright Cover (5) into the Frame (1). Then,
slide the Upright Cover upward and attach the
Upright to the Frame with three M8 x 16mm
Button Screws (53). Tip: Start all the Button
Screws before tightening them.4
3
1
5
73
53
53
53
55. The Console (4) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recom-
mended. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical exercis-
er has been exposed to cold temperatures,
allow it to warm to room temperature before
inserting batteries into the Console. If you
do not do this, the console displays or other
electronic components may become dam-
aged. Remove the two screws from the back of
the console, and remove the battery cover.
Insert four batteries into the Console. Orient the
batteries as shown by the markings inside the
battery compartment. Then, reattach the battery
cover.
Note: The Console (4) can be operated with an
optional power supply instead of batteries. To
purchase a power supply, call the telephone
number on the front cover of this manual.
Plug one end of the power supply into the jack
on the Console. Plug the other end of the
power supply into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
4
Batteries
Batteries
Cover
Screws
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (73)
during this step 
						

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7
3622
67
68
37
66. While another person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (3), connect the console wire to
the Wire Harness (73). Insert the excess wire
downward into the Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step.Slide the Upright Cover (5) upward to the
top of the Upright (3). Attach the Console (4)
and the Upright Cover to the Upright with four
M4 x 19mm Screws (75).
Console
Wire
73
75
3
5
4
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (73)
during this step
Hexagonal
Holes
7. Identify the Right Handlebar (36), which is
marked with an “R” sticker. Orient the Right
Handlebar as shown; make sure that the
hexagonal holes are in the indicated loca-
tion.
Insert the Right Handlebar (36) into the Right
Upper Body Arm (37). Attach the Right
Handlebar with two M8 x 35mm Button Screws
(67) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (68). Make
sure that the Nylon Locknuts are inside the
hexagonal holes. 
Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar (22). 
						

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7
76
2
88. Tighten the three Feet (9) into the underside of
the Track (2).
Orient the Track (2) and the Track Cover (7) as
shown. Attach the Track Cover to the Track with
four M4 x 50mm Screws (76).
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6553
54
9
9
9
2
1
9. Insert the Track (2) into the Frame (1). Attach
the Track with two M8 x 50mm Button Screws
(65), two M8 x 16mm Button Screws (53), and
two M8 x 25mm Washers (54). 
						

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37
Grease
3858
46
46
52
52 39
71
31
11. Apply a generous amount of grease to the axle
on the Right Upper Body Arm (37) and to the
right Crank Arm (31).
Apply a small amount of grease to two 19mm
Wave Washers (71). Slide one Wave Washer
onto the Right Upper Body Arm (37); slide the
other Wave Washer onto the right Crank Arm
(31).
Identify the Right Pedal Leg (38) and Right Link
Arm (39) assembly, which is marked with an “R”
sticker. Orient the assembly as shown.
At the same time and with the help of another
person, slide the Right Pedal Leg (38) onto the
Right Upper Body Arm (37) and slide the Right
Link Arm (39) onto the right Crank Arm (31).
Attach the Right Pedal Leg (38) and the Right
Link Arm (39) with two M10 x 20mm Button
Screws (58), two Axle Covers (46), and two M10
x 25mm Washers (52).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
12.Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened.Note: Some hardware may be
left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
elliptical exerciser.
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39
47
Grease
384954
77
77 49
54
66
10. Identify the Right Link Arm (39) and the Right
Pedal Leg (38), which are marked with “R” stick-
ers, and orient them as shown.
Apply a generous amount of grease to a Link
Axle (47). Also, apply a small amount of grease
to a 16mm Wave Washer (66). Slide the Link
Axle through the Right Link Arm (39) and then
slide the Wave Washer onto the right side of the
Link Axle.
With the help of another person, slide the Right
Pedal Leg (38) onto the right side of the Link
Axle (47). Attach the Right Link Arm (39) and the
Right Pedal Leg with two M8 x 25mm Button
Screws (77), two Link Axle Covers (49), and two
M8 x 25mm Washers (54).
Repeat this step for the Left Link Arm and
the Left Pedal Leg (not shown).10