NordicTrack 831294111 Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 6

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 8

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL .................................................. 26

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 27

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 29

PART LIST ............................................................................... 30

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................... 31

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART .............................................................. 31

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................... Back Cover

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.

NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

A_ WARN ING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge

that all users of this treadmill are adequately suppressor could result in damage to the con- informed of all warnings and precautions, trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys-

tem is damaged, the walking belt may change

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, place

a mat 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 15. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- products are used or where oxygen is being ing on the walking belt. Always hold the

administered, handrails while using the treadmill.

speed 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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread- mill is not working properly.)

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

away from the treadmill at all times.

7. The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds.

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 treadmil I. 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 8), 19. plug the power cord into a surge suppressor (not included) and plug the surge suppressor 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.

16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.

17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it

Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.

Various factors, including the user's move-

ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determini ng heart rate trends in general.

is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord and move the on/off circuit

breaker to the off position when the treadmill

is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the on/off circuit breaker.)

Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the

treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See

ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD

AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 26.) You

must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in

order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that 20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by meets all of the specifications described on placing objects under the treadmill. page 8. To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-800- 21. When folding or moving the treadmill_ make 806-3651 and order part number 146148. sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

22.WhenusingiFIT.comCDsandvideos,an 26.Neverinsertordropanyobjectintoany

electronic "chirping" sound will alert you opening. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill

is about to change. Always listen for the 27, DANGER: Alwaysunplugthe power

"chirp" and be prepared for speed and/or in- cord immediately after use, before cleaning

cline changes. In some instances, the speed the treadmill, and before performing the main- and/or incline may change before the per- tenance and adjustment procedures de-

sonal trainer describes the change, scribed in this manual. Never remove the

motor hood unless instructed to do so by an

23. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, you authorized service representative. Servicing can manually override the speed and incline

settings by pressing the speed and incline buttons. However, when the next "chirp" is

other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service

representative only.

heard, the speed and/or incline will change to

the next settings of the CD or video program.

24. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from

28. The treadmill is intended for in-home use

only. Do not use the treadmill in any commer- cial, rental, or institutional setting,

your CD player or VCR when you are not

using them.

25. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly.

29. Keep the aromatherapy bottle out of the reach of children. Essential oil may irritate skin and

is not intended for internal or topical use.

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. 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

The decals shown have been placed on your treadmill and on the aromatherapy bottle. If a decal is missing or illegible, please call our Customer Service Department, toll-free, to order a free replacement decal (see ORDERING REPLACE- MENT PARTS on page 31). Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The decals may not be shown at actual size.

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TREADMILLiS INOPERATION.

Protect yourself and others from risk r_f serious

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-S_and only on the starting or stopping treadmill,

.Change speed iN

small increments

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latcb before tread= m_ll is moved or stored.

•Reduce incline to its lowest level before

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ® E 2500 treadmill. The E 2500 treadmill combines ad-

vanced technology with innovative design to help you get the most from your exercise program in the conve- nience of your home. And when you're not exercising, the unique E 2500 treadmill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the treadmill. If you have additional questions,

please call our Customer Service Department toll-free

Book Holder

Water Bottle Holder*

Fan

Handrail

at 1-888-825-2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model

number of the treadmill is NTL14941. The serial num- ber can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill

(see the front cover of this manual for the location).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with

the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Upper Handrail

Aromatherapy

Bottle Holder

Console

Pulse Sensor

LEFT SIDE

Lock Knob

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Rear Roller

Adjustment Bolts

Key/Clip

RIGHT SIDE

On/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

Adjustable Cushion

Cushioned Walking Platform

*No water bottle is included.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not

dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrench Jli and your own phillips screwdriver @_, wire cutters _- i_-<o_-_, and rubber mallet c:z:z:::z:_.

Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance 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 performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

For help identifying the assembly hardware, see the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 31.

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (69) to the position shown.

See the inset drawing. Insert one of the Extension Legs (102) into the treadmill as shown. Make sure that the Extension Leg is turned so the Base Pad (99) is under- neath it. Note: It may be helpful to tip the Uprights (69)

forward and tap on the Extension Leg with a rubber mal-

let as you insert the Extension Leg. Insert the other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same

way.

2. Press the Lock Knob Sleeve (70) into the left Upright (69).

Remove the Lock Knob (68) from the Lock Pin (74). Make sure that the Lock Pin Collar (72) and the Spring (71) are

on the Lock Pin.

Insert the Lock Pin (74) into the Lock Knob Sleeve (70) and the left Upright (69). Tighten the Lock Knob (68) back

onto the Lock Pin.

3. Fold the treadmill into the storage position (see HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE on page 26). Orient the Left Rear Foot (140) and the Right Rear Foot (141) as shown. Attach the Left and Right Rear Feet to the Frame (110) with four 1" Tek Screws (148). Be care-

ful not to overtighten the Screws.

Lower the treadmill Frame (110) (see HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 26).

140

141

148

4. Withthehelpofasecondperson,carefullytipthe Uprights(69)downasshown.Makesurethatthe

Extension Legs (102) remain in the Uprights.

Attach each Extension Leg (102) with two 1" Screws (148) and a Base Pad (99) as shown. Note: Attach the

lower Screw (without the Base Pad) first.

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With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights (69) back to the vertical position.

Note: A replacement Base Pad (99) may be included. Use the Base Pad to replace any Base Pad that becomes worn.

5. Insert a Handrail (66) into each side of the console as- sembly. Note: It may be helpful to twist the Handrail as you insert it.

Cut the tie securing the Upright Wire Harness (98). Have a second person hold the console assembly near the

Uprights (69). Connect the Upright Wire Harness to the

wires extending from the Console Base (81). The connec-

tors should slide together easily and snap into place. If they do not, turn one connector and try again. Insert

the connectors and the Upright Wire Harness down into the right Upright, and then set the console assembly on the

Uprights. Be careful not to pinch the wires.

6. Insert two Handrail Bolts (78) with 5/16" Star Washers (77) into the right Upright (69) and the right Handrail (66)

Be careful not to damage the Upright Wire Harness

(not shown). Next, lift the right Handrail slightly and align the Bolts with the holes in the Handrail. (Note: If neces- sary, twist the Handrail to align the holes in the Handrail with the Bolts). Thread the Bolts into the Handrail. Do not tighten the Bolts yet.

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148

Console Assembly

Attach the left Handrail (not shown) in the same way. Then, tighten all Handrail Bolts (78}. Note: There are

no wires on the left side.

7. Attach the Upper Handrail (142) to the Uprights (69) with two 3" Bolts (150) and two Handrail Washers (149)

as shown. Firmly tighten the Bolts.

8. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrench in a secure place. The allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 28). To protect the floor or car- pet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with

PERFORMANT LUBE TM, a high-performance lubricant.

IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking plat- form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking

belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

of the equ ipment-grounding 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.

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 NordicTrack dealer or call 1-800-806-

3651 and order part number 146148.

an equipment-grounding 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

GFCl-equipped outlets.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt 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 2-pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available.

_Grounded Outlet Box

_ Surge Suppressor

II o _'_ :i_j Grounding Pin

Outlet Box

Adapter

Use only a single-outlet 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

monitoring light on the surge suppressor to indi- cate 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 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 elec-

tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having

Metal Screw

The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed

by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored 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 2-pole 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.

Program_

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The advanced console offers a selection of features designed to help you get the most from your exercise.

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 handgrip pulse sen- sor. Note: For information about an optional chest pulse sensor, see page 24.

Eleven preset workout programs are also offered. Each program automatically controls the speed and incline of the treadmill to give you an effective workout. You can even create custom workout programs and store them in memory for future use.

In addition, the console offers two heart rate programs that automatically adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target heart

rate while you exercise. Note: The heart rate programs require the use of the optional chest pulse sensor.

The console also features new iFIT.com interactive technology. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a

personal trainer in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes are available separately). iFIT.com CD and video programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer coaches you through every step of your workout.

High-energy music provides added motivation. To pur-

chase iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, call toll- free 1-800-735-0768.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and ac- cess programs directly from the internet. Additional op-

tions are soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for

more information.

n CAUTION: Beforeoperating the

console, read the following precautions.

• Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- ing on the power.

• Always wear the cli p (see the drawing below)

while operating the treadmill.

_1 Switch the reset/off circuit breaker to the reset

position.

Locate the reset/off cir- cuit breaker on the tread-

mill near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit

breaker is in the reset position.

Reset

Position

• Adjust the speed in small increments in

order to avoid sudden jumps in speed.

• The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors may affect the accuracy of

heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is in- tended on ly as an exercise aid in determin- ing heart rate trends in general.

• If you have heart problems, or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive, do not use the heart rate programs. If you are

taking medication regularly, consult your

physician to find whether the medication will

affect your exercise hart rate.

• To reduce the possibility of electric shock, keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liq uids on the console and place only a sealed water

bottle in the water bottle holder.

GETTING STARTED

Attach the clip to the waistband of your clothes.

Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find

the clip attached to the key and slide the clip

onto the waistband of your clothes. Next, in-

sert the key into the

console. Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps backward until the key is pulled from the console. If the key is not pulled from the con- sole, adjust the position of the clip as needed.

Then, remove the key from the console.

Plug in the power cord.

See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8.

Insert the key fully into the console.

Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Attach the clip securely to the waistband of your clothes.

Next, insert the key into the console. After a moment, the program display and the main display

will light. Note: When the key is inserted, the

treadmill incline system may automatically calibrate itself--the treadmill will rise to the highest

incline level and then return to the lowest incline level. During calibration, the left side of the main

display will show two dashes (- -) and the seg- ment time indicator will flash.

Enter your weight.

Although you can use the console without enter-

ing your weight, the console will count your calorie expenditure more accurately if you enter your

weight. To enter your weight, press either of the Age/Weight Set buttons. The words "ENTER

WEIGHT" and the current weight setting will ap- pear in the main display. Press the Age/Weight

Set buttons again to enter your weight. The but- tons can be held down to enter your weight

quickly. Your weight will then be saved in memory.

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To use the manual mode of the console, follow the steps beginning on page 11. To use a preset program,

see page 13. To create and use a custom program, see pages 15and 16. To use a heart rate program,

see page 17. To use an iFIT.com CD or video pro- gram, see page 21. To use an iFIT.com program di-

rectly from our Web site, see page 23.

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE B

O Insert the key fully into the console.

See GETTING STARTED on page 10.

Select the manual mode.

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When the key is inserted, the manual mode will automatically be selected. If a program has been selected, press the Select Goal button repeatedly until the words "MANUAL MODE" appear in the main display.

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Start the walking belt.

To start the walking belt, press the Start button, the Speed + button, or one of the twelve 1-Step Speed buttons.

If the Start button or the Speed + button is

pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph. As you exer- cise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed + and - buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting

will change in increments of 0.5 mph.

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Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

To change the incline of the treadmill, press the

Incline A and _ buttons. Each time a button is

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pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. To change the incline quickly, press the 1-Step Incline buttons. The incline range is 0% to 10%. Note: After

the buttons are pressed, it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting.

_ ollow your progress with the LED track, the

Training Zone display, and the main display. The LED track--When

the manual mode or the ....................................

iFIT.com mode is se- lected, the program dis-

play will show an LED track representing 1/4 mile. As you exercise, the indicators around the track will light in succession until the entire track is

lit. The track will then darken and the indicators

will again begin to light in succession.

The Training Zone display--As you exercise, the Training Zone display will show the approximate intensity level of your exercise. For example, if four to six indicators in the display are lit, your intensity level is ideal for fat burning.

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If one of the 1-Step Speed buttons is pressed, the

walking belt will gradually increase in speed until it

reaches the selected speed setting. Note: The

console can display speed and distance in ei- ther miles or kilometers. For simplicity, all in-

structions in this section refer to miles.

To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button. The time will begin to flash in the main display. To

restart the walking belt, press the Start button, the Speed + button, or one of the 1-Step Speed but-

tons.

Note: During the first few minutes that the treadmill is used, observe the alignment of the walking belt, and align it if necessary (see page 28).

The main display--The main display will show the following information:

Incline--The left side of the main display shows

the incline level of the treadmill.

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Time/Pace--When the manual mode or the iFIT.com mode is se-

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of the main display will show the elapsed time and your current pace (pace is measured in min- utes per mile). The display will change from one

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