ProForm Crosstrainer 55 Manual

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13. Raise the Frame (56) to the position shown.
Have a second person hold the Frame until
this step is completed.
Orient the Storage Latch (53) so that the large
barrel and the Latch Knob (54) are in the posi
tions shown. Attach the lower end of the Storage
Latch to the bracket on the Base (83) with a 3/8
x2 Bolt (4) and a 3/8 Nut (8).
Attach the upper end of the Storage Latch (53)
to the bracket on the Frame (56) with a 3/8 x 2
Bolt (4) and a 3/8 Nut (8). Note: It may be nec
essary to move the Frame back and forth to
align the Storage Latch with the bracket.
Lower the Frame (56) (see HOW TO LOWER
THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 24).
53
8
8
Large
Barrel
83
4
5613
4
54
14.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 hex key in a secure place; the hex key is used
to adjust the walking belt (see pages 26 and 27).   
						

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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 orcall the telephone
number on the front cover of this manualand 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
UL suppressed 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 appropriateoutlet 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 revolutionary treadmill console offers a selection
of features designed to make your workouts more
effective and enjoyable. 
When you select the manual mode of the console, you
can change the speed and incline of the treadmill with
the touchof a button. As you exercise, the console will
display continuous exercise feedback. You can even
measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sen
sor or the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 22 for
information about the optional chest pulse sensor).
The console also features 24 interactive cross training
workouts designed to help you to burn calories and en
hance your cardiovascular system while toning and
strengthening your muscles. The cross training work
outs automatically control the speed and incline of the
treadmill and prompt you to perform a variety of
strength exercises during your workout. Note: The
strength exercises require the use of dumbbells and an
inflatable exercise ball (not included). 
To purchase
dumbbells or an exercise ball, see the front cover
of this manual.
In addition to the cross training workouts, the console
features nine classic aerobic workouts. Each workout
automatically controls the speed and incline of the
treadmill as it guides you through an effective workout.
The iFITmonthly challenge helps you set fitness goals
and track your progress using the iFIT monthly chal
lenge log. The iFIT monthly challenge even provides
the right workout for your fitness level and a personal
ized calorie plan to help you create healthy eating
habits.
To use the manual mode of the console,follow the
steps beginning on page 14.
To use a cross training
workout
, see page 17. To use a classic aerobic
workout
,see page 19. To use the iFIT monthly chal
lenge
,see page 20. To review your monthly chal
lenge log
,see page 21. To use the information
mode
, see page 21.
KeyClip
CONSOLE DIAGRAM 
						

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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 12). Next, locate the
reset/off circuit breaker on
the treadmill frame near the
power cord. Switch the cir
cuit breaker to the reset posi
tion. 
IMPORTANT: The console features a display demo
mode, designed to be used if the treadmill is dis
played in a store. If the displays light as soon as
you plug in the power cord and switch the reset/off
circuit breaker to the reset position, the demo
mode is turned on. To turn off the demo mode,
hold down the Stop button for a few seconds. If the
displays remain lit, see THE INFORMATION MODE
on page 21 to turn off the demo mode. 
Next, stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the
clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 13)
and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothes.
Then, insert the key into the console. When the key is
inserted, the displays will light. 
IMPORTANT: In an
emergency situation, the key can be pulled from
the console, causing the walking belt to slow to a
stop. Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps
backward; if the key is not pulled from the console,
adjust the position of the clip.
IMPORTANT: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on
the face of the console, remove the plastic. To pre
vent damage to the walking platform, wear clean
athletic shoes while using the treadmill. The first
time the treadmill is used, observe the alignment of
the walking belt, and center the walking belt if nec
essary(see page 27).
Note: The console can display speed and distance in
either miles or kilometers.To find which unit of mea
surement is selected, see THE INFORMATION MODE
on page 21. For simplicity, all instructions in this man
ual refer to miles. 
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left. 
2. Select the manual mode.
When the key
is inserted,
the manual
mode will be
selected. If
you have se
lected a workout, reselect the manual mode by
pressing either of the Workouts buttons repeatedly
until only zeros appear in the displays.
3. Start the walking belt.
To start the walking belt, press the Quick Start but
ton, the Speed increase button, or one of the
speed buttons numbered 1 to 10. 
If you press the Quick Start button or the Speed in
crease button, the walking belt will begin to move at
1mph. As you exercise, change the speed of the
walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed in
crease and decrease buttons. Each time you press
a button, the speed setting will change by 0.1 mph;
if you hold down a button, the speed setting will
change in increments of 0.5 mph. Note: After you
press the buttons, it may take a moment for the walk
ing belt to reach the selected speed setting.
If you press one of the numbered speed buttons,
the walking belt will gradually change speed until it
reaches the selected speed setting.  
Reset
Position 
						

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After the walking belt
starts moving, the left
display will ask whether
you want to include the
workout towards your
monthly challenge goal.
To include the workout,
press the button below the word YES in the dis
play. Then select either user 1 or user 2 in the
same way and the workout will continue. If you se
lect NO, the workout will continue. Note: The con
sole can track workout history information for two
different users. Once you determine which user
you will be, continue to select that user each time
you use the treadmill. After you have selected user
1or user 2, your user number will be saved in
memory for the remainder of the workout session.
To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button. To
restart the walking belt, press the Quick Start but
ton, the Speed increase button, or one of the num
bered speed buttons.
4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.
To change the incline of the treadmill, press the
Incline increase and decrease buttons or one of
the incline buttons numbered 0 to 10. Each time
you press the Incline increase or decrease button,
the incline will change by 0.5%. If you press one of
the numbered incline buttons, the treadmill will ad
just to the selected incline setting. Note: After you
press the buttons, it may take a moment for the
treadmill to reach the selected incline setting.  
5. Select a display mode and monitor your
progress with the displays.
When the manual mode is selected, the console of
fers several display modes. The display mode that
you select will determine which workout information
is shown. Press the Display button repeatedly to
select the desired display mode.
As you walk or run on the treadmill, the display can
show the following workout information:
•The elapsed time.
•The distance that you have walked or run.
• The speed of the walking belt. 
• The incline setting of the treadmill.
•The approximate number of calories you have
burned. 
• The date. 
						

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6. Measure your heart rate if desired.
Note: If you use the handgrip pulse sensor and
the optional chest pulse sensor at the same
time, the console will not display your heart
rate accurately.
See page 22 for more information
on the optional chest pulse sensor.
Before using
the handgrip
pulse sensor,
remove the
sheets of
clear plastic
from the
metal con
tacts. In addi
tion, make sure that your hands are clean.
To measure your heart rate, 
stand on the foot
rails
and hold the metal contacts on the handrail—
avoid moving your hands.When your pulse is de
tected, your heart rate will be shown. 
For the most
accurate heart rate reading, continue to hold
the contacts for about 15 seconds.7. Turn on the fan if desired.
Press the Fan button repeatedly to turn on or off
the fan. Note: If the fan is on when the walking belt
stops, the fan will automatically turn off after a few
minutes.
8. When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and
adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest
setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting
or you may damage the treadmill when you fold
it to the storage position.
Next, remove the key
from the console and put it in a secure place. 
When you are finished using the treadmill, switch
the reset/off circuit breaker to the “off” position and
unplug the power cord. 
IMPORTANT: If you do
not do this, the treadmill’s electrical compo
nents may wear prematurely.
Contacts 
						

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HOW TO USE A CROSS TRAINING WORKOUT
1. Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
14. 
2. Select a cross training workout.
To select a
cross train
ing workout,
press the
Cross
Training
Workouts button repeatedly until the desired work
out appears in the displays. 
The left display will show the duration, the maxi
mum speed setting, and the maximum incline set
ting of the workout. The right display will show the
name of the workout and the profile of the speed
settings of the workout.
3.Press the Quick Start button to startthe work
out.
Amoment after you press the button, the treadmill
will automatically adjust to the first speed and in
cline settings of the workout. Hold the handrails
and begin walking. 
After the walking belt
starts moving, the right
display will ask whether
you want to include the
workout towards your
monthly challenge goal.
To include the workout,
press the button below the word YES in the dis
play. Then select either user 1 or user 2 in the
same way and the workout will continue. If you se
lect NO, the workout will continue. Note: The con
sole can track workout history information for two
different users. Once you determine which useryou will be, continue to select that user each time
you use the treadmill. After you have selected user
1or user 2, your user number will be saved in
memory for the remainder of the workout session.
Each workout is divided into segments. One speed
setting and one incline setting are programmed for
most segments. During other segments, the console
will prompt you to perform strength exercises. Note:
The same speed and/or incline setting may be pro
grammed for consecutive segments.
During the workout, the
profile will show your
progress. The flashing
segment of the profile
represents the current
segment of the workout.
The height of the flashing segment indicates the
speed setting for the current segment. At the end of
each segment, a series of tones will sound and the
new speed setting, new incline setting, and the next
segment of the profile will flash in the display. 
The workout will continue in this way until the last
segment of the profile flashes in the right display
and the last segment ends. The walking belt will
then slow to a stop.
If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low
at any time during the workout, you can manually
override the setting by pressing the speed or incline
buttons; 
however, when the next segment of the
workout begins, the treadmill will automatically
adjust to the speed and incline settings for the
next segment.
To stop the workout at any time, press the Stop
button. To restart the workout, press the Quick Start
button or the Speed increase button. The walking
belt will begin to move at 1 mph. When the next
segment of the workout begins, the treadmill will au
tomatically adjust to the speedand incline settings
for the next segment.
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4. Perform the first strength exercise when
prompted. 
When the first strength exercise segment begins,
the walking belt will slow to a stop and the name of
the first strength exercise will appear in the left dis
play. 
The right display will show the recommended num
ber of repetitions for the first strength exercise and
show a person demonstrating the exercise. The left
display will give you instructions to help you per
form the exercise.
Remove the clip from the waistband of your
clothes, step off the treadmill, and prepare to begin
the first strength exercise. Exercise with a slow,
steady motion.   
Note: When performing lunges, alternate legs with
each repetition. When performing dumbbell rows,
perform half the repetitions with your right arm and
half the repetitions with your left arm. The strength
exercises require the use of dumbbells and an in
flatable exercise ball (not included). 
To purchase
dumbbells or an exercise ball, call the tele
phone number on the front cover of this man
ual.
5. Continue the cross trainer workout. 
When you have performed the recommended num
ber of repetitions, step onto the treadmill, 
slide the
clip back onto the waistband of your clothes,
and press the Continue button. The treadmill will
automatically adjust to the speed and incline set
tings for the next segment.
The workout will continue in this way until the last
segment ends. The walking belt will then slow to a
stop.
6. Select a display mode and monitor your
progress with the displays.
When a workout is selected, the console offers sev
eral display modes. The display mode that you se
lect will determine which workout information is
shown. Press the Display button repeatedly to se
lect the desired display mode.
As you walk or run on the treadmill, the display can
show the following workout information:
• The profile of the speed settings of the workout.
7.
Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 6 on page 16.
8.
Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 7 on page 16.
9.
When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
See step 8 on page 16. 
						

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HOW TO USE A CLASSIC AEROBIC WORKOUT
1. Insert the key into the console. 
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
14. 
2. Select a classic aerobic workout.
To select a
classic aero
bic workout,
press the
Classic
Aerobic
Workouts but
ton repeatedly until the desired workout appears in
the display. 
When a classic aerobic workout is selected, the left
display will show the duration, the maximum speed
setting, and the maximum incline setting of the
workout. The right display will show the name of
the workout and the profile of the speed settings of
the workout.
3. Press the Quick Start button or Speed increase
button to start the workout.
Amoment after you press the button, the treadmill
will automatically adjust to the first speed and in
cline settings of the workout. Hold the handrails
and begin walking. 
After the walking belt starts moving, the right dis
play will ask whether you want to include the work
out towards your monthly challenge goal. To in
clude the workout, press the button below the word
YES in the display. Then select either user 1 or
user 2 in the same way and the workout will con
tinue. If you select NO, the workout will continue.
Note: The console can track workout history infor
mation for two different users. Once you determine
which user you will be, continue to select that user
each time you use the treadmill. After you have se
lected user 1 or user 2, your user number will be
saved in memory for the remainder of the workout
session.
Each workout is divided into oneminute segments.
One speed setting and one incline setting are pro
grammed for each segment. Note: The same
speed setting and/or incline setting may be pro
grammed for consecutive segments. During the workout, the
profile will show your
progress. The flashing
segment of the profile
represents the current
segment of the workout.
The height of the flashing segment indicates the
speed setting for the current segment. At the end of
each segment, a series of tones will sound and the
new speed setting, new incline setting, and the next
segment of the profile will flash in the display. 
The workout will continue in this way until the last
segment of the profile flashes in the right display
and the last segment ends. The walking belt will
then slow to a stop.
If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low
at any time during the workout, you can manually
override the setting by pressing the speed or incline
buttons; 
however, when the next segment of the
workout begins, the treadmill will automatically
adjust to the speed and incline settings for the
next segment.
To stop the workout at any time, press the Stop
button. To restart the workout, press the Quick Start
button or the Speed increase button. The walking
belt will begin to move at 1 mph. When the next
segment of the workout begins, the treadmill will au
tomatically adjust to the speed and incline settings
for the next segment.
4.Select a display mode and monitor your
progress with the displays.
See step 6 on page 18. 
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 6 on page 16.
6.
Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 7 on page 16.
7.
When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
See step 8 on page 16.
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HOW TO USE THE iFIT MONTHLY CHALLENGE
1. Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
14. 
2. Select the monthly challenge.
To select the monthly challenge, press the iFIT
Monthly Challenge button. 
When the iFIT monthly
challenge is selected,
you can begin warming
up while you answer
several questions. Press
the buttons below the
display to select the de
sired answer. Press the Enter button after each
question. The console will display the calorie plan
that is right for you. Refer to the accompanying
eating guide for details on the correct calorie plan. 
Then the console will display your intensity level.
To accept the intensity level, press the button
below ACCEPT in the right display. To change the
intensity level, press the button below CHANGE in
the display. Then press the buttons below the dis
play to increase or decrease the intensity level.
Press the Enter button when the desired intensity
level is selected. 
If you wish to change your user info or see your
calorie goal plan again, highlight CHANGEUSER
INFO by pressing the buttons below the up and
down arrows in the display. Then press the Enter
button. Answer the questions as described above.
3.Get a monthly challenge goal.
After you have answered all the questions, high
light the words NEWCHALLENGE in the right dis
play. Then press Enter. Press the button below the
word YES to begin a monthly challenge. To
change the beginning time or date, press the but
ton below YES in the left display. Press the buttonsbelow the right display to move the cursor. Press
the Enter button to select an item. Press the but
tons below the right display to change the date or
time. Press the Enter button to deselect an item.
When you are finished setting the date and time,
press the button below DONE in the left display.
Note: For best results, make sure that the date and
time are set correctly before you use the iFIT
monthly challenge.
4.Start the workout.
Highlight the words START WORKOUT in the right
display by pressing the buttons below the up and
down arrows. Then press the Enter button. 
Amoment after you press the button, the treadmill
will automatically adjust to the first speed and in
cline settings of the workout. Hold the handrails
and begin walking. 
5. Select a display mode and monitor your
progress with the displays.
The right display can show the approximate number
of calories burned per hour, your exercise intensity
in mets, your pace in minutes per mile or minutes
per kilometer, the incline level of the treadmill, your
pulse, questions, and instructions. One met is the
amount of energy you use while sitting. To answer
the questions, press the button below the desired
answer. Press the Display button repeatedly until
the right display shows the information you are
most interested in viewing.
The left display will show the time remaining in the
current segment, the approximate number of calo
ries burned, the speed of the walking belt, the total
distance traveled, and the total workout time.
6.Complete the workout.
See steps 4–9 on page 18.
To review your progress, see HOW TO REVIEW
YOURMONTHLY CHALLENGE LOG on page 21.