ProForm Home Gym 831290841 User Manual

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Model No. 831.290841  
Serial No.  
Write the serial number in the space  
above for future reference.  
Serial Number Decal  
CAUTION  
Read all precautions and in-  
structions in this manual before  
using this equipment. Save this  
manual for future reference.  
USER'S MANUAL  
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179  
 
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Thank you for selecting the innovative PROFORM¨  
AIR WALKER. The AIR WALKER blends advanced  
engineering with contemporary styling to provide you  
with a no-impact, total body workout in the conve-  
nience and privacy of your own home.  
until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help  
us assist you, please note the product model number  
and serial number before calling. The model number is  
831.290841. The serial number can be found on a  
decal attached to the AIR WALKER (see the front  
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).  
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before  
using the AIR WALKER. If you have additional  
questions, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at  
1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.  
Before reading further, please review the drawing  
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are  
labeled.  
Electronic Monitor  
Crossbar Cover  
Handle  
Lock Knob  
Resistance Dial  
Resistance Cylinder  
Frame  
Leg  
Upright  
Round Tube  
Wheel  
Pedal  
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ASSEMBLY  
Place all parts of the AIR WALKER in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the  
packing materials until assembly is completed. Read through all assembly steps before you begin.  
Assembly requires the included allen wrench  
and adjustable wrench  
and your own phillips screwdriver  
.
1. Refer to figure 1a. Stand at the front of the AIR  
WALKER, hold the Frame (1) in the indicated  
locations, and raise the AIR WALKER to the  
position shown. Refer to figure 1b. Put your foot  
on the round tube. Using your foot, pull the round  
tube toward yourself until the Uprights (5, 6) are  
fully extended. Before you proceed with  
assembly, make sure that the Uprights are fully  
extended and are resting against the stops  
(see figure 1a).  
Fig. 1a  
Fig. 1b  
Hold  
Here  
1
5
Stop  
Foot  
5
6
1
Round  
Tube  
Front  
Back  
6
2. Slide a Lock Washer (16) onto the Lock Knob (32).  
Insert the Lock Knob into the hole near the top of  
the Left Leg (2). Tighten the Lock Knob into the  
Link Plate (7).  
Fig. 2  
32  
16  
7
2
3. The Electronic Monitor (9) requires two ÒAAÓ  
batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries are  
recommended. Press the tab on the battery cover  
and remove the battery cover from the Monitor.  
Insert two batteries into the Monitor. Make sure  
that the negative (Ð) ends of the batteries are  
touching the springs in the Console. Close the  
battery cover.  
Fig. 3  
9
Batteries  
Battery  
Cover  
Tab  
4
 
4. Connect the Reed Switch Wire (12) to the wire on  
the Electronic Monitor (9). Feed any excess wire  
into the Crossbar Cover (19). Press the Monitor  
onto the Crossbar Cover so the Fasteners (48) on  
the Monitor snap into the holes in the Crossbar  
Cover.  
Fig. 4  
9
48  
48  
12  
19  
5. Slide one of the Handles (8) onto the Left Leg (2).  
Attach the Handle with two Button Head Screws  
(50) and two 1/4Ó Locknuts (23). Tighten the  
Locknuts until the Handle cannot move. The  
Handle will be deformed slightly when the  
Locknuts are properly tightened.  
Fig. 5  
Attach the other Handle (8) to the Right Leg (3) in  
the same manner.  
8
50  
23  
8
3
Holes  
2
6. The decal shown at the right is found in the  
indicated location on the AIR WALKER. If the  
decal is missing, or if it is not legible, call our  
Customer Service Department, toll-free, to  
order a free replacement decal (see  
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back  
of this manual). Apply the decal in the location  
shown.  
Fig. 6  
!
Do not allow children on or  
around machine.  
Keep hands and feet away  
from moving parts and contact  
points.  
Read owner's manual and  
follow instructions.  
Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before  
you use the AIR WALKER.  
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HOW TO USE THE AIR WALKER  
ELECTRONIC MONITOR MODES  
CAUTION: When mounting and dismounting  
the AIR WALKER, adjust the resistance to a  
high setting, hold the handles firmly, and be  
sure that your body weight is centered direct-  
ly over the pedals.  
The simple-to-operate electronic monitor offers  
five different modes to provide instant exercise  
feedback. The five modes are described below:  
SpeedÑDisplays the number of repetitions you are  
performing per minute.  
EXERCISING ON THE AIR WALKER  
TimeÑDisplays the length of time you have exer-  
cised. Note: If you stop exercising for ten seconds or  
longer, the time mode will pause until you resume.  
Make sure that the lock knob is tightened into the left  
leg and link plate (see assembly step 2 on page 4).  
Adjust the resistance to a high setting, hold the  
handles, and step onto the pedals. The proper form  
for exercising on the AIR WALKER is similar to the  
motion of walkingÑmove one leg forward as you  
move the other leg back.  
DistanceÑDisplays the total number of repetitions  
you have completed, up to Ò999.Ó The display will then  
reset to Ò0Ó and continue counting.  
CaloriesÑDisplays the approximate number of  
Calories you have burned. Note: If the resistance is  
near the highest or lowest setting, the actual number  
of Calories you have burned will be slightly higher or  
lower than the number displayed.  
For a full body workout, hold the handles as you walk  
and move your arms and legs in motion with the  
handles and pedals. To vary the effect of the exercise  
on your muscles, bend your legs slightly instead of  
keeping them straight.  
ScanÑDisplays the speed, time, distance, and calo-  
ries modes, for approximately 5 seconds each,  
in a repeating cycle.  
For a lower body workout, rest your hands on the  
crossbar cover for balance as you move the pedals.  
DIAGRAM OF THE ELECTRONIC MONITOR  
RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT  
To vary the intensity of your workout, the resistance of  
the AIR WALKER can be adjusted. To change the  
resistance, turn the resistance dials on the resistance  
cylinders. There are twelve different resistance levels.  
Arrows on the resistance cylinders will show which  
resistance level is selected. Select the same resis-  
tance level on both cylinders.  
1
2
CAUTION: The resistance cylinders become very  
hot during use. Allow the resistance cylinders to  
cool before touching them. When adjusting the  
resistance, touch only the resistance dials.  
3
4
1. LCD displayÑDisplays all modes.  
Resistance  
Dial  
2. Mode indicatorsÑShow which mode is selected.  
3. Mode buttonÑSelects all modes.  
4. On/Reset buttonÑTurns the power on and resets  
all modes.  
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BATTERY INSTALLATION  
Speed, time, distance, or calories modeÑ  
These modes can be individually selected by  
Before the electronic monitor can be operated, two  
ÒAAÓ batteries must be installed. If you have not  
installed batteries, see assembly step 3 on page 4.  
repeatedly  
pressing  
the mode  
button. The  
OPERATING THE ELECTRONIC MONITOR  
mode indi-  
cators will  
1. To turn on the power, press the on/reset button or  
simply begin exercising on the AIR WALKER. The  
entire display will appear for two seconds. The  
electronic monitor will then be ready for operation.  
show which  
mode has  
been  
selected.  
(Make sure  
2. Select one of the five modes:  
that the scan mode is not selected.) The modes  
will be selected in the following order: speed, time,  
distance, calories, scan.  
Scan modeÑWhen the power is turned on, the  
scan mode will be selected automatically. The  
scan mode  
can also be  
selected by  
repeatedly  
pressing the  
mode but-  
3. The monitor has an auto-off feature to turn off  
the power. If the pedals are not moved and the  
monitor buttons are not pressed for four minutes,  
the power will turn off automatically in order to  
conserve the batteries.  
ton. One  
mode indi-  
To reset the LCD display, press the on/reset button.  
cator will  
show that  
the scan  
mode has been selected, and a second mode indi-  
cator will show which mode is currently displayed.  
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STORAGE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING  
Inspect and tighten all parts of the AIR WALKER reg-  
ularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.  
HOW TO FOLD THE AIR WALKER FOR STORAGE  
When the AIR WALKER is not in use, it can be folded  
for storage. To fold the AIR WALKER, first remove the  
lock knob from the left leg. Next, move to the front of  
the AIR WALKER and place one foot on the round  
tube. Firmly grasp the frame with your hands in the  
locations indicated below. While holding the round  
tube stationary with your foot, pull the top of the AIR  
WALKER toward you until the uprights fold against  
the frame. Place the AIR WALKER in a location  
where it cannot fall.  
The AIR WALKER can be cleaned with a soft, damp  
cloth. Keep liquids away from the electronic monitor.  
Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight or the display  
may be damaged. Remove the batteries when storing  
the AIR WALKER.  
REPLACING THE BATTERIES  
If the display of the electronic monitor becomes dim,  
or if the monitor does not function properly, the batter-  
ies should be replaced. To replace the batteries, first  
lift the monitor from the crossbar cover (see assembly  
step 4 on page 5). Make sure that the reed switch  
wire is fully connected to the wire on the monitor. To  
replace the batteries, refer to assembly step 3 on  
page 4.  
Lock  
Knob  
Front  
Hand  
Back  
Frame  
Round  
Tube  
Upright  
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES  
The following guidelines will help you to plan your  
exercise program. Remember that proper nutrition and  
adequate rest are essential for successful results.  
your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If  
your goal is to burn fat, adjust your pace until your  
heart rate is near the lowest number in your training  
zone as you exercise. It may also be helpful to set the  
dials on the resistance cylinders at level 1, 2, 3, or 4.  
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 pre-existing  
health problems.  
For maximum fat burning, adjust your pace until your  
heart rate is near the middle number in your training  
zone as you exercise.  
Aerobic Exercise  
EXERCISE INTENSITY  
If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys-  
tem, your exercise must be Òaerobic.Ó Aerobic exercise  
is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for  
prolonged periods of time. This increases the demand  
on the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the  
lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic exercise,  
adjust your pace until your heart rate is near the high-  
est number in your training zone. It may also be help-  
ful to set the dials on the resistance cylinders at level  
5, 6, 7, or 8.  
Whether your goal is to burn fat or strengthen your  
cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the  
desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity.  
The proper intensity level can be found by using your  
heart rate as a guide. The chart below shows recom-  
mended heart rates for fat burning, maximum fat burn-  
ing, and cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise.  
Strength Training  
To strengthen and tone your muscles, you must exer-  
cise your muscles at a moderate to high percentage of  
their capacity. Set the dials on the resistance cylinders  
at level 9, 10, 11, or 12.  
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE  
To measure your heart rate, first exercise for at least  
four minutes.  
Then, stop  
exercising and  
place two fin-  
gers on your  
To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age  
near the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to  
the nearest ten years). Next, look above your age and  
find the three numbers in light grey boxes. The three  
numbers are your Òtraining zone.Ó The lowest number  
is the recommended heart rate for fat burning; the  
middle number is the recommended heart rate for  
maximum fat burning; the highest number is the rec-  
ommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.  
wrist as  
shown. Take a  
six-second  
heartbeat  
count, and  
multiply the  
result by 10 to  
find your heart  
rate. For example, if your six-second heartbeat count  
is 14, your heart rate is 140 beats per minute. (A six-  
second count is used because your heart rate will  
drop rapidly when you stop exercising.)  
Fat Burning  
To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relative-  
ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time.  
During the first few minutes of exercise, your body  
uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener-  
gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does  
Adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart  
rate is at the desired level. You can adjust the intensity  
of your exercise by adjusting the resistance or by  
changing your pace.  
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WORKOUT GUIDELINES  
when you stop exercising suddenly. Stretching for  
increased flexibility is also most effective after exercis-  
ing. A proper cool-down should leave you relaxed and  
comfortably tired.  
Each workout should include the following three parts:  
A warm-up, lasting 5 to 10 minutes. Begin with slow,  
controlled stretches, and progress to more rhythmic  
stretches to increase the body temperature, heart rate,  
and circulation in preparation for strenuous exercise.  
EXERCISE FREQUENCY  
To maintain or improve your condition, plan 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.  
Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 min-  
utes of exercising with your heart rate in your training  
zone.  
A cool-down, with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching.  
Thorough stretching helps to offset problems caused  
Remember, the key to success is make exercise a  
regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.  
PART LISTÑModel No. 831.290841  
R0497A  
Key  
No. Qty.  
Part  
No.  
Key  
No. Qty.  
Part  
No.  
Description  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
2
NSP Frame  
136462 Left Leg  
138463 Right Leg  
138464 Rocker Arm  
137827 Left Upright  
136822 Right Upright  
138490 Link Plate  
138465 Handle  
130165 Electronic Monitor  
016028 Adhesive Tool Clip  
138466 Magnet  
131101 Reed Switch Wire  
138468 Link Arm  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
#
1
1
4
2
2
1
2
6
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
8
2
2
1
4
2
1
136612 Right Pedal Cover  
136600 Left Pedal Cover  
013300 #8 x 3/4Ó Screw  
138476 Resistance Cylinder  
133072 Tree Fastener  
136326 Lock Knob  
119994 Button Head Screw  
123116 Upright Endcap  
127896 1/2Ó x 2Ó Bolt  
103903 1/2Ó Axle Cap  
013359 1/2Ó x 3 3/4Ó Bolt  
100553 1/2Ó Nylon Locknut  
014080 1/2Ó Flat Washer  
013601 Wheel Screw  
012149 3/8Ó Nylon Locknut  
052014 Wheel  
014132 3/8Ó Flat Washer  
100151 5/8Ó Axle Cap  
136836 Frame Endcap  
138271 #8 x 1/2Ó Screw  
136837 Handle Grip  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
NSP  
Link Arm Joint  
138469 Small Bronze Bushing  
110468 Lock Washer  
138488 Large Bronze Bushing  
138470 ÒDÓ Bushing  
138471 Crossbar Cover  
138472 Left Leg Cover  
138473 Right Leg Cover  
136603 Axle Cover  
127597 Double Tree Fastener  
136967 Star Washer  
122794 1/4Ó Button Head Screw  
138477 3/8Ó Axle Cap  
138192 UserÕs Manual  
012139 1/4Ó Locknut  
138550 Left Axle Spacer  
138474 Right Axle Spacer  
138475 Rocker Arm Spacer  
Note: Ò#Ó refers to a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover  
of this manual for information about ordering replacement parts.  
10  
 
EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.290841  
R0497A  
8
47  
9
48  
35  
49  
19  
50  
11  
34  
22  
34  
47  
23  
26  
18  
1
10  
12  
17  
33  
4
34  
36  
37  
39  
17  
26  
38  
29  
38  
36  
29  
17  
30  
50  
22  
8
6
23  
14  
51  
33  
40  
30  
34  
13  
15  
25  
42  
44  
45  
31  
21  
32  
15  
43  
39  
41  
20  
45  
51  
34  
43  
42  
40  
37  
24  
15  
16  
28  
14  
13  
3
15  
5
7
2
34  
27  
46  
46  
11  
 
The model number and serial number of your PROFORM¨ AIR  
WALKER are listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front  
cover of this manual to find the location of the decal.  
Model No. 831.290841  
All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or  
special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center.  
To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the toll-free  
numbers listed at the left.  
QUESTIONS?  
If you find that:  
¥ you need help assembling or  
operating the PROFORM¨ AIR  
WALKER  
When requesting help or service, or ordering parts, please be pre-  
pared to provide the following information:  
¥ a part is missing  
¥ The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM¨ AIR WALKER)  
¥ The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (831.290841)  
¥ The PART NUMBER OF THE PART (see page 10 of this manual)  
¥ The DESCRIPTION OF THE PART (see page 10 of this manual)  
¥ or you need to schedule repair  
service  
call our toll-free HELPLINE  
1-800-736-6879  
MondayÐSaturday, 7 amÐ7 pm  
Central Time (excluding holidays)  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
If parts become worn and need to  
be replaced, call the following  
toll-free number  
1-800-FON-PART  
(1-800-366-7278)  
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY  
For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this  
AIR WALKER EXERCISER, contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the United States  
and SEARS will repair or replace the AIR WALKER EXERCISER, free of charge.  
This warranty does not apply when the AIR WALKER EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental pur-  
poses.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state  
to state.  
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179  
Part No. 138192 G01290-C R0497A  
Printed in USA © 1997 Sears, Roebuck and Co.  
 

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