ProForm 831.285820 manual Maintenance and TROUBLE-SHOOTING, HOW to Exercise on the Stepper

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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE STEPPER

Place the stepper on a level surface and place a mat under the stepper. (The stepper features precision hydraulic cylinders. However, there is a possibility of slight oil leakage due to the nature of hydraulic cylin- ders.)

Hold the handlebars and step onto the pedals. Begin stepping, alternately depressing the right and left ped- als with a smooth, continuous motion. Because the pedals move independently of each other, you must maintain a continuous motion or both pedals will sink to the floor. Change the height of your step or the stepping pace until you can comfortably maintain a continuous motion.

As you step, you can exercise your upper leg mus- cles by keeping your feet flat on the pedals. To focus on your calf muscles, rise on your toes as you step. Stand erect or lean forward slightly as you exercise. Always keeping your back straight in order to avoid injury.

HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE

To change the stepping resistance, simply turn the resistance collars on the upper ends of the Resistance Cylinders (9) (see the inset drawing). The arrows on the Resistance Cylinders and the markings on the resistance collars show which resistance level has been selected. Make sure that both Resistance Cylinders are at the same resistance setting.

Resistance

Collar

5

9

9

WARNING: The resistance cylinders become very hot during use. Touch only the resistance collars when changing the stepping resistance.

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the stepper. The stepper can be cleaned using a soft cloth and mild, non-abrasive detergent.

To prevent damage to the

 

console, use only a

 

sealed water bottle in the

Water Bottle

water bottle holder. In

Holder

addition, keep liquid away

 

from the console, keep

 

the console out of direct

 

sunlight, and remove the

 

batteries when storing the stepper.

 

REED SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

If the console does not function properly, or if the dis- play becomes faint, the batteries should be replaced. See assembly step 6 on page 5.

If the console still

 

 

does not function

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properly, the Reed

 

 

Switch (12) should

 

 

be adjusted. Hold

 

 

down the Right Pedal

 

 

Leg (7) so that the

 

 

Magnet (26) is level

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26

with the Reed Switch

 

 

(12). Slide the Reed

 

 

Switch (12) in or out

 

 

slightly. The gap

 

 

between the Reed

 

 

Switch and the Magnet should be about 1/8Ó. Make sure that the Magnet will not hit the Reed Switch when the Right Pedal Leg is moved. Repeat until the con- sole displays correct feedback.

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ProForm 831.285820 manual Maintenance and TROUBLE-SHOOTING, HOW to Exercise on the Stepper, HOW to Adjust the Resistance