ProForm 720e Manual

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to 
cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem-
perature before you turn on the power. If you do 
not do this, you may damage the console displays 
or other electrical components.
Plug in the power cord (see 
HOW TO PLUG IN THE 
POWER CORD on page 
17). Next, locate the 
power switch on the frame 
near the power cord. Press 
the power switch to the 
reset position.
The display will then turn on and the console will be 
ready for use.
Note: When you turn on the power for the first time, 
the incline system may calibrate automatically. The 
ramp will move upward and downward as it calibrates. 
When the ramp stops moving, the incline system is 
calibrated.
IMPORTANT: If the incline system does not 
calibrate automatically, see step 3 on page 26 
and manually calibrate the incline system.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1.   Begin pedaling or press any button on the 
console to turn on the console.
   See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on 
page 21.
2.   Select the manual mode.
   Press the Manual Control button to select the 
manual mode.
3.   Change the resistance of the pedals and the 
incline of the ramp as desired.
   As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals 
by pressing the Quick Resistance increase and 
decrease buttons or by pressing one of the num-
bered Quick Resistance buttons.
   Note: After you press a button, it will take a 
moment for the pedals to reach the selected 
resistance level. 
   To vary the motion of the pedals, you can change 
the incline of the ramp. To change the incline level, 
press the Quick Ramp increase and decrease but-
tons or one of the numbered Quick Ramp buttons.
   Note: After you press a button, it will take a 
moment for the ramp to reach the selected incline 
level.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
   The display can show the following workout 
information:
  Calories (flame icon)—When the manual mode 
is selected, this display will show the approximate 
number of calories you have burned. When an 
onboard workout is selected, this display will show 
either the approximate number of calories remain-
ing to be burned or the approximate number of 
calories you have burned.
  Calories per Hour (Cals/Hr)—This display will 
show the approximate number of calories you are 
burning per hour.
  Distance—This display will show the distance that 
you have pedaled in miles (mi) or kilometers (km). 
  Incline—This display will show the incline level of 
the ramp.
  Pulse (BPM)—This display will show your heart 
rate in beats per minute (bpm) when you use the 
handgrip heart rate monitor or the optional chest 
heart rate monitor (see step 5).
Reset 
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  Pulse Average (BPM AVG)—This display will 
show your average heart rate in beats per minute 
(bpm) when you use the handgrip heart rate moni-
tor or the optional chest heart rate monitor (see 
step 5).
   Resistance—This display will show the resistance 
level of the pedals for a few seconds each time the 
resistance level changes. 
  RPM—This display will show your pedaling speed 
in revolutions per minute (rpm).
  RPM Average (RPM AVG)—This display will show 
your average pedaling speed in revolutions per 
minute (rpm).
  Speed—This display will show your pedaling 
speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. 
To change the unit of measurement, press the 
Standard/Metric button repeatedly
  Time—When the manual mode is selected, this 
display will show the elapsed time. When an 
onboard workout is selected, this display will show 
either the time remaining in the workout or the 
elapsed time.
  Watts—This display will show your approximate 
power output in watts.
  Average Watts (AVG)—This display will show your 
approximate average power output in watts for the 
workout.
  Scan Mode and Priority 
Mode—The calories and watts 
displays will appear in an 
alternating cycle (scan mode). 
To select either the calories 
or the watts display for continuous display (prior-
ity mode), press the increase or decrease button 
next to the Enter button repeatedly until the desired 
display appears. To return to the scan mode, press 
the increase button repeatedly until the word SCAN 
appears. 
   Press the Home button to exit the workout and 
return to the main menu. If necessary, press the 
Home button again.
   Press the End/Summary button to end the work-
out and view a workout summary. The workout 
summary will appear in the displays for several 
seconds.
   Change the volume level of 
the console by pressing the 
volume increase and decrease 
buttons.
5.   Measure your heart rate if desired. 
   You can measure your heart rate using either the 
handgrip heart rate monitor or an optional chest 
heart rate monitor (see page 26 for infor-
mation about the optional chest heart rate 
monitor). Note: The console is compatible with 
BLUETOOTH® Smart heart rate monitors.
   Note: If you use both heart rate monitors at the 
same time, the chest heart rate monitor will 
have priority.
  If there are 
sheets of plas-
tic on the metal 
contacts on the 
handgrip heart 
rate monitor, 
remove the plas-
tic. 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, your heart rate will 
appear in the display. For the most accurate 
heart rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 
15 seconds.
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6. Turn on the fan if desired.
   The fan has several speed 
settings, including an auto 
mode. While the auto mode 
is selected, the speed of the 
fan will automatically increase or decrease as your 
exercise intensity increases or decreases. Press 
the fan increase and decrease buttons repeatedly 
to select a fan speed or to turn off the fan. 
   Note: If the pedals do not move for about 30 
seconds, the fan will turn off automatically. 
7.   When you are finished exercising, unplug the 
power cord.
   If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a 
tone will sound, the console will pause, and the 
time will flash in the display. To resume your work-
out, simply resume pedaling. 
   If the pedals do not move for several minutes and 
the buttons are not pressed, the console will turn 
off and the display will be reset.
   When you are finished exercising, press the power 
switch to the off position and unplug the power 
cord. IMPORTANT: If you do not do this, the 
electrical components on the elliptical may 
wear prematurely. 
						

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HOW TO USE AN ONBOARD WORKOUT
1.   Begin pedaling or press any button on the 
console to turn on the console.
   See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on 
page 21.
2.   Select an onboard workout.
   To select an onboard workout, press the desired 
Workout Apps button repeatedly until the desired 
workout appears in the display.
   When you select an onboard workout, the display 
will show the name of the workout and the dura-
tion of the workout or the number of calories to be 
burned. 
   The maximum speed and the maximum resistance 
level for the workout will also appear in the display. 
3.   Begin pedaling to start the workout.
   Each workout is divided into one-minute segments. 
One resistance level, one ramp level, and one tar-
get speed is programmed for each segment. Note: 
The same resistance level, ramp level, and/or 
target speed may be programmed for consecutive 
segments. Some onboard workouts may not have 
ramp levels programmed.
   At the end of each segment of the workout, a 
series of tones will sound. If a different resis-
tance level, ramp level, and/or target speed is 
programmed for the next segment, the resistance 
level, ramp level, and/or target speed will appear 
in the display for a few seconds to alert you. The 
resistance of the pedals and/or the incline level of 
the ramp will then change. 
   As you exercise, keep your pedaling speed near 
the target speed for the current segment.
   IMPORTANT: The target speed is intended only 
to provide motivation. Your actual pedaling 
speed may be slower than the target speed. 
Make sure to pedal at a speed that is comfort-
able for you. 
   If the resistance level or the ramp level for the 
current segment is too high or too low, you can 
manually override the setting by pressing the Quick 
Resistance buttons or the Quick Ramp buttons. 
IMPORTANT: When the current segment of the 
workout ends, the pedals and the ramp will 
automatically adjust to the resistance level 
and the ramp level programmed for the next 
segment.
   The workout will continue in this way until the last 
segment ends. To pause the workout at any time, 
stop pedaling. The time will flash in the display. To 
resume the workout, simply resume pedaling.
   To end the workout, press the End/Summary but-
ton. A summary of the workout will appear in the 
displays for several seconds.
4.   Follow your progress with the displays. 
 See step 4 on page 21.
5.   Measure your heart rate if desired.
 See step 5 on page 22.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
   See step 6 on page 23.
7.   When you are finished exercising, unplug the 
power cord.
 See step 7 on page 23. 
						

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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR TABLET TO THE 
CONSOLE
The console supports BLUETOOTH connections to 
tablets via the iFit app and to compatible heart rate 
monitors. Note: Other BLUETOOTH connections are 
not supported.
1.   Download and install the iFit app on your tablet.
   On your iOS® or Android™ tablet, open the App 
Store℠ or the Google Play™ store, search for 
the free iFit app, and then install the app on your 
tablet. Make sure that the BLUETOOTH option is 
enabled on your tablet. 
   Then, open the iFit app and follow the instructions 
to set up an iFit account and customize settings.
2.   Connect your tablet to the console.
   Follow the instructions in the iFit app to connect 
your tablet to the console. 
   When a connection is established, the LED on the 
console will flash blue. Press the iFit Sync button 
on the console to confirm the connection; the LED 
on the console will then turn solid blue.
3.   Record and track your workout information.
   Follow the instructions in the iFit app to record and 
track your workout information.
4.   Disconnect your tablet from the console if 
desired. 
   To disconnect your tablet from the console, press 
and hold the iFit Sync button on the console for 5 
seconds. 
   Note: All BLUETOOTH connections between 
the console and other devices (including any 
tablets, heart rate monitors, and so forth) will be 
disconnected.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR 
TO THE CONSOLE
The console is compatible with all BLUETOOTH Smart 
heart rate monitors.
To connect your BLUETOOTH Smart heart rate moni-
tor to the console, press the iFit Sync button on the 
console. When a connection is established, the LED on 
the console will flash red twice. 
Note: If there is more than one compatible heart rate 
monitor near the console, the console will connect to 
the heart rate monitor with the strongest signal.
To disconnect your heart rate monitor from the console, 
press and hold the iFit Sync button on the console for 
5 seconds. 
Note: All BLUETOOTH connections between the 
console and other devices (including any tablets, heart 
rate monitors, and so forth) will be disconnected.
HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM
To play music or audio books through the console 
sound system while you exercise, plug a 3.5 mm male 
to 3.5 mm male audio cable (not included) into the 
jack on the console and into a jack on your personal 
audio player; make sure that the audio cable is fully 
plugged in. Note: To purchase an audio cable, see 
your local electronics store. 
Next, press the play button on 
your personal audio player. Adjust 
the volume level using the volume 
increase and decrease buttons on 
the console or the volume control 
on your personal audio player. 
						

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THE OPTIONAL CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR
Whether your 
goal is to 
burn fat or to 
strengthen your 
cardiovascular 
system, the key 
to achieving the 
best results is 
to maintain the 
proper heart 
rate during your 
workouts. The optional chest heart rate monitor will 
enable you to continuously monitor your heart rate 
while you exercise, helping you to reach your personal 
fitness goals. To purchase a chest heart rate moni-
tor, please see the front cover of this manual.
Note: The console is compatible with all BLUETOOTH 
Smart heart rate monitors.
HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS
1.   Select the settings mode.
   To select the settings mode, press the gear button. 
The settings information will appear in the display. 
2.   Navigate the settings mode.
   While the settings mode is selected, the display will 
show several optional screens. Press the increase 
and decrease buttons near the Enter button 
repeatedly to select the desired optional screen.
   The lower section of the display will show 
instructions for the selected screen. Make sure to 
follow the instructions shown in the lower part 
of the display.
3.   Change settings as desired.
  Units—The currently selected unit of measurement 
will appear in the display. To change the unit of 
measurement, press the Enter button repeatedly. 
To view distance in miles, select ENGLISH. To view 
distance in kilometers, select METRIC.
  Incline System Calibration— If the incline sys-
tem is not functioning properly, it may need to be 
calibrated. To calibrate the incline system, press 
the Quick Ramp increase or decrease button. The 
ramp will move upward and downward as it cali-
brates. When the ramp stops moving, the incline 
system is calibrated. 
  Contrast Level—The currently selected contrast 
level will appear in the display. Press the Quick 
Resistance increase and decrease buttons to 
adjust the contrast level. 
  Usage Information—The display will show the 
total number of hours that the elliptical has been 
used and the total distance (in miles or kilometers) 
that has been pedaled on the elliptical.
4.   Exit the settings mode.
   Press the gear button to exit the settings mode.  
						

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FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital device, pursuant to part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference 
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy a\
nd, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfu\
l interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular\
 installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can b\
e determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following \
measures: 
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to 
computer or peripheral devices. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 
						

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MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is important for optimal 
performance and to reduce wear. Inspect and properly 
tighten all parts each time the elliptical is used. 
Replace any worn parts immediately.
To clean the elliptical, use a damp cloth and 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
If the console does not turn on, make sure that the 
power cord is fully plugged in. 
If lines appear in the console display, see 3 on page 
26 and adjust the contrast level of the display.
If the console does not display your heart rate when 
you hold the handgrip heart rate monitor, or if the dis-
played heart rate appears to be too high or too low, see 
step 5 on page 26. 
HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH
If the console does not display correct feedback, the 
reed switch should be adjusted. To adjust the reed 
switch, first press the power switch to the off posi-
tion and unplug the power cord. 
Next, use 
a standard 
screwdriver to pry 
off the left Disc (71).
Note: For clarity, the left shield and the left disc ring are 
not shown in the drawing below.
Locate the Reed Switch (38). Turn the Pulley (19) until 
a Magnet (43) is aligned with the Reed Switch. 
Slightly loosen the indicated M4 x 16mm Screw (101). 
Slide the Reed Switch (38) slightly closer to or away 
from the Magnet (43), and then retighten the Screw. 
Then, plug in the power cord, press the power switch 
to the reset position, and rock the Pulley (19) forward 
and backward just enough that the Magnet passes the 
Reed Switch repeatedly. 
Repeat these actions until the console displays correct 
feedback. When the reed switch is correctly adjusted, 
press the power switch to the off position, unplug the 
power cord, and reattach the left disc. Then, plug in the 
power cord.
71
38
101
19
43
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
						

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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 adjust the drive belt, first press the power switch 
to the off position and unplug the power cord. 
Next, use 
a standard 
screwdriver to 
remove the Shield 
Cover (75) and the 
Shield Cover Cap 
(118).
See assembly step 15 on page 15. Remove the 
Right Leg Outer and Inner Covers (69, 83).
See assembly step 12 on page 13. Remove the 
Right Pedal Arm (58) from the Right Upper Body 
Leg (60).
Next, remove the M8 x 16mm Screw (95) and the Axle 
Cover (53) from the right Crank Arm (20). Then, care-
fully remove the Right Roller Arm (59) and the Right 
Pedal Arm (58) from the elliptical.
See EXPLODED DRAWING C on page 35. Identify 
the Left and Right Shields (73, 74). Remove the 
M4 x 19mm Tek Screws (5), the M4 x 19mm Screws 
(127), and the M4 x 48mm Screw (107) from the Left 
and Right Shields; make sure to note the location of 
each size of Screw. Then, remove the Right Shield.
Then, locate and loosen the Idler Screw (89). Tighten 
the Belt Adjustment Screw (91) until the Drive Belt 
(113) is tight. Then, retighten the Idler Screw.
Reattach the parts that you removed. Then, plug in the 
power cord.
75
11 8
59
20
95
58
53
11 3
91
89 
						

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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise 
program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a 
reputable book or consult your physician. Remember, 
proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for 
successful results. 
EXERCISE INTENSITY
Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your 
cardiovascular system, exercising at the proper inten-
sity is the key to achieving results. You can use your 
heart rate as a guide to find the proper intensity level. 
The chart below shows recommended heart rates for 
fat burning and aerobic exercise.
To find the proper intensity level, find your age at the 
bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to the near-
est ten years). The three numbers listed above your 
age define your “training zone.” The lowest number is 
the heart rate for fat burning, the middle number is the 
heart rate for maximum fat burning, and the highest 
number is the heart rate for aerobic exercise.
Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer-
cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of 
time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your 
body uses carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after 
the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin 
to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to 
burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your 
heart rate is near the lowest number in your training 
zone. For maximum fat burning, exercise with your 
heart rate near the middle number in your training 
zone.
Aerobic Exercise—If your goal is to strengthen your 
cardiovascular system, you must perform aerobic 
exercise, which is activity that requires large amounts 
of oxygen for prolonged periods of time. For aerobic 
exercise, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your 
heart rate is near the highest number in your training 
zone. 
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Warming Up—Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretch-
ing and light exercise. A warm-up increases your body 
temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation 
for exercise. 
Training Zone Exercise—Exercise for 20 to 30 min-
utes with your heart rate in your training zone. (During 
the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not 
keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer 
than 20 minutes.) Breathe regularly and deeply as you 
exercise ; never hold your breath. 
Cooling Down—Finish with 5 to 10 minutes of stretch-
ing. Stretching increases the flexibility of your muscles 
and helps to prevent post-exercise problems.
EXERCISE FREQUENCY
To maintain or improve your condition, complete three 
workouts each week, with at least one day of rest 
between workouts. After a few months of regular exer-
cise, you may complete up to five workouts each week, 
if desired. Remember, 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 persons 
over age 35 or persons with pre-existing 
health problems.
The heart rate monitor is not a medical device. 
Various factors may affect the accuracy of 
heart rate readings. The heart rate monitor is 
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.