ProForm 60 Gsx Owners Manual

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							TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TROUBLESHOOTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PART LIST  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual. 
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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc. 
						

							1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill
on any surface that blocks air openings. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage, placeamat under the treadmill.  
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water. 
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered. 
6.Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 300 pounds or less. 
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time. 
9.Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. 
Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals. 
10. When connecting the power cord (see page
9), plug the power cord into a surge suppres
sor (not included) and plug the surge sup
pressor into a grounded circuit capable of
carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance
should be on the same circuit. Do not use an
extension cord. 
11.Use only a singleoutlet surge suppressor
that meets all of the specifications described
on page 9. To purchase a surge suppressor,
see your local PROFORMdealer or call thetollfree telephone number on the front cover
of this manual and order part number 146148,
or see your local electronics store.
12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con
trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys
tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,
which may result in a fall and serious injury.
13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres
sor away from heated surfaces.
14. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU
BLESHOOTING on page 19 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)
15.Never start the treadmill while you are stand
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed. 
17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the users 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.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir
cuit breaker to the off position when the
treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on
page 5 for the location of the circuit breaker.)  
19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
ANDMOVETHETREADMILL on page 17.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 
WARNING:To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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The decals shown here have been placed on your treadmill.
If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call the
tollfree telephone number on the front cover of this manual
and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown.
20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
21. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.
22. Never insert any object into any opening.
23.
DANGER:Always unplug the power
cord immediately after use, before cleaning thetreadmill, and before performing the mainte
nance and adjustment procedures described in
this manual. Never remove the motor hood un
less instructed to do so by an authorized ser
vice representative. Servicing other than the
procedures in this manual should be performed
by an authorized service representative only.
24. This treadmill is intended for inhome use
only. Do not use this treadmill in a commer
cial, rental, or institutional setting.
WARNING:Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with preexisting health problems.
Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
6.0 GSX treadmill. The 6.0 GSX treadmill offers an im
pressive array of features designed to make your
workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And
when you’re not exercising, the unique 6.0 GSX tread
mill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor
space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the treadmill.
If you have questions after
reading this manual, please see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, note the product modelnumber and serial number before calling. The model
number of the treadmill is PFTL51105.0. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the tread
mill (see the front cover of this manual for the location). 
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the treadmill at
www.proformservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handrail
Upright
Storage Latch
Key/Clip
Reset/Off 
Circuit Breaker
Walking Belt
Cushioned Walking Platform
for maximum exercise comfort Foot Rail
Power Cord
RIGHT SIDE
Rear Roller  
Adjustment BoltsConsole
Water Bottle Holder
(bottle not included)
Fan
BACK 
						

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ASSEMBLY
Tohire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call tollfree 18004452480.
Assembly requires two persons.
Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is
coated with highperformance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the
top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill perfor
mance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild,
nonabrasive cleaner.
Assembly requires the included allen wrench      and your own phillips screwdriver                              (with
ashaft at least 6” long) and wire cutters                 .
Use the drawings below to identify the hardware used during assembly. Note: If a part is not in the parts bag,
check to see if it has been preattached to one of the parts to be assembled.
1.Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.
With the help of a second person, carefullytip the
treadmill onto its left side as shown. Partially fold the
Frame (58) so the treadmill is more stable. 
Do not fully
fold the treadmill until it is completely assembled.
Insert an Extension Leg (89) into the base of the Uprights
(84) as shown. Next, insert two Extension Leg Nuts (67)
into the bottom of the Extension Leg. Hold the Extension
Leg Nuts in place and insert two Extension Leg Bolts (65)
with Star Washers (8) into the top of the Extension Leg.
Firmly tighten the Extension Leg Bolts into the Extension
Leg Nuts. Attach the other Extension Leg in the same
way. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
treadmill onto the other side and attach the other
Extension Leg.
Attach four Base Pads (82) to the base of the Uprights
(84) with four 1” Tek Screws (83) (only two are shown). 
89
58
8282
84
83
658
1
67
1” Tek Screw (83)–4Star Washer (8)–8
Console Bolt (64)–4
Extension Leg Nut (67)–4
Latch Screw (50)–2
Extension Leg Bolt (65)–4 5 
						

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4.
Attach the Latch Housing (73) to the left Upright (84) with
two Latch Screws (50); 
start both Latch Screws and
then tighten them. Note: Make sure that the large
hole in the Housing is on the indicated side.
Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar
and the spring are on the pin. (Note: If there are two col
lars, place one on each side of the spring.) Next, insert
the pin into the Latch Housing (73). Then, tighten the
knob back onto the pin.
50
Pin
Spring
Collar
Knob
73
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5.Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill.If there are sheets of clear
plastic on the treadmill decals, remove the plastic. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the tread
mill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included allen wrench in a secure place; the large allen
wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 20).  
3. Insert the Wire Harnesses (77, 78) down into the right
Upright (84).
Set the console assembly on the Uprights (84). 
Be care
ful to avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (77, 78).
While a second person holds the console assembly, at
tach it with four Console Bolts (64) and four Star Washers
(8) as shown; 
start all four Console Bolts and then
firmly tighten them.
Console
Assembly
64
77, 78
64
8
8
8484
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2. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (84) to a vertical position. 
Have the second person hold the console assembly near
the Uprights (84) as shown. Look under the console as
sembly and locate the Console Wire Harness (78). 
Cut the plastic ties securing the Upright Wire Harness
(77) to the right Upright (84). Next, connect the Upright
Wire Harness to the Console Wire Harness (78).
Make
sure to connect the connectors properly (see the
inset drawing). The connectors should slide together
easily and snap into place.
If the connectors do not
slide together easily and snap into place, turn one con
nector and then try again. 
IF THE CONNECTORS ARE
NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY
BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON.84
77
78
2
Console
Assembly
77
78
84
Large Hole 
						

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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 16), follow the steps below to install the receiver
included with the chest pulse sensor.
1.Make sure that the key is removed from the console
and that the power cord is unplugged.
Remove the indicated Screw (3) and the Access Door
(76) from the back of the Console Base (85). 
2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated wire
extending from the Console Base (85).
Hold the re
ceiver so the small cylinder is oriented as shown and
is facing the Console Back. 
Attach the receiver to the
plastic posts on the Access Door (76) with the two in
cluded small screws.
3.
Make sure that no wires are pinched.Reattach the
Access Door (76) with the Screw (3). Discard the other
wires included with the receiver.A
85
Small
Cylinder3
76
Wire
Small
Screws 
						

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THEPRELUBRICATED WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high
performance lubricant. 
IMPORTANT: Never apply sil
icone spray or other substances to the walking
belt or the walking platform. Such substances will
deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive
wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD 
Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your home’s power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can 
result from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off. 
To decrease the possibility of
your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at
the right). To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call the tollfree
telephone number on the front cover of this man
ual and order part number 146148, or see your local
electronics store.
Use only a singleoutlet surge suppressor that is
UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup
pressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a
ULsuppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less
and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.
The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for
120 volts AC and 15 amps. There must be a moni
toring light on the surge suppressor to indicate
whether it is functioning properly. Failure to use a
properly functioning surge suppressor could result
in damage to the control system of the treadmill. If
the control system is damaged, the walking belt
may change speed, accelerate or stop unexpect
edly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.
This product must be grounded. 
If it should malfunc
tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding
plug. 
Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,
and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Important: The treadmill is not compatible with
GFCIequipped outlets.
This product is for use on a nominal 120volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus
trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2pole 
receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly 
grounded outlet is not available. 
The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by a qualified electrician. 
The greencolored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. 
Some 2pole receptacle outlet box
covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec
trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.
DANGER:Improper connection
of the equipmentgrounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet 
installed by a qualified electrician.
1
2Grounded Outlet Box
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Plug
Surge Suppressor
Surge Suppressor
Grounding Pin
Adapter
Lug
Metal Screw
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Pin 
						

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE 
The treadmill console offers an impressive array of 
features designed to make your workouts more
effective.
When the manual mode of the console is selected, the
speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with
the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
display continuous exercise feedback. You can even
measure your heart rate using the builtin handgrip
pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor (see
page 16).In addition, the console features four preset programs.
Each program automatically controls the speed and in
cline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effec
tive workout. The console also offers two heart rate pro
grams that control the speed and incline of the treadmill
to keep your heart rate near target heart rates during
your workouts. Note: You must wear the optional chest
pulse sensor to use the heart rate programs.
To use the manual mode of the console,follow the
steps beginning on page 11.
To use a preset
program
, see page 13. To use a heart rate program,
see page 14.
ClipHandgrip Pulse Sensor
CONSOLE DIAGRAM
Key
Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic
on the face of the console, remove it.