NordicTrack 831298410 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 .................................................. 25

TROUBLE-SHOOTING ..................................................................... 26

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 28

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

,

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure pation of 450jou les. The surge suppressor
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.

2. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.

.

Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at sor away from heated surfaces.
least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not
place the treadmill on any surface that blocks 13. Never move the walking belt while the power
air openings. To protect the floor or carpet is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
from damage, place a mat under the treadmill, the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the

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.

must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and

15 amps. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-888-
825-2588 and order part number 146148.

12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-

treadmill is not working properly. (See

BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-

mill is not working properly.)

14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.

15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.

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

7. The treadmill should not be used by persons 16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
weighing more than 300 pounds. Various factors, including the user's move-

ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate

8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.

Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing 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 8),
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.

11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 25.) You
suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in
must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissi-

readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.

17. Using hand weights and not holding the
handrails may compromise your ability to
maintain your balance. Hand weights should
be used on ly by experienced users.

18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug

the power cord and move the on/off switch to
the off position when the treadmill is not in

use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca-

tion of the on/off switch.)

19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled, (See

20.Donotchangetheinclineofthetreadmillby from your CD player or VCR when you are not

placing objects under the treadmill, using them.

21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make 25. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill

sure that the storage latch is fu Ily closed, regularly.

22. When using iFIT.com CD's and videos, an

electronic "chirping" sound will alert you
when the speed and/o r incline of the treadmill

is about to change. Always listen for the

"chirp" and be prepared for speed and/or in-
cline changes. In some instances, the speed

and/or incline may change before the per-
sonal trainer describes the change.

23. When using iFIT.com CD's and videos, you
can manually override the speed and incline

settings at any time by pressing the speed
and incline buttons. However, when the next representative only.

"chirp" is heard, the speed and/or incline will

change to the next settings of the CD or video 28. This treadmill is intended for in-home use

program, only. Do not use this treadmill in any commer-

24. Always remove iFIT.com CD's and videos

26. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.

27. DANGER: Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the main-

tenance and adjustment procedures de-
scribed in this manual. Never remove the

motor hood unless instructed to do so by an
authorized service representative. Servicing

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

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 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 below have been placed on your treadmill. If the decal is missing or illegible, please
call our Customer Service Department, toll-free, to order a free replacement decal (see ORDERING RE-
PLACEMENT PARTS on page 31). Apply the decal in the location shown.

Note: This decal is shown at 38% of actual size.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ®
SUMMIT 5500 treadmill. The SUMMIT 5500 treadmill

combines advanced technology with innovative design
to help you get the most from your exercise program in
the convenience of your home. And when you're not
exercising, the unique SUMMIT 5500 can be folded up,
requiring less than half the floor space of other tread-

mills.

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

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Console

LEFT SIDE

please call our Customer Service Department toll-free
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 NTTL17900. 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.

Water Bottle Holder*

Pulse Sensor

Foot Rail

Rear Roller

Adjustment Bolts

Lock Knob

Walking

RIGHT SIDE

On/Off Switch

Circuit Breaker

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
and your own phillips screwdriver _ and wire cutters _i_: _ . " "_

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.

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (69) until the treadmill is in the position shown.

Insert one of the Extension Legs (102) into the treadmill
as shown in the inset drawing. Make sure that the

Extension Leg is turned so the Base Pad (99) is on the
bottom. Note: It may be helpful to tip the Uprights (69)

forward 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).

Make sure that the Lock Pin Collar (72) and the Spring
(71) are on the Lock Pin (74). Insert the Lock Pin into the
Lock Knob Sleeve (70) and the left Upright (69). Press the
Lock Knob Spacer (117) onto left Upright. Tighten the
Lock Knob (68) onto the Lock Pin.

3. With the help of a second person, tip the Uprights (69)
down as shown. Make sure that the Extension Legs
(102) remain in the Uprights.

Attach each Extension Leg (102) with two Screws (100)
as shown.

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.

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4. SlidetheGroundingBracket(122)ontooneofthe
HandrailSpacers(65)inthelocationshown.

SeeinsetdrawingA.Pincheachofthetabsonthe
GroundingBracket(122)toallowthetabstofitinsidethe

holeintheUpright(69)(SeeinsetdrawingB).
SeeinsetdrawingB.PlacetheHandrailSpacer(65)on

theleftUpright(69)asshown,withthecutoutontheindi-
catedside.Note:MakesurethatthetabsontheBracket

areinsertedintotheholeintheUpright

4

A

Tabs

122

, Cutout

5. PulltheUprightWireHarness(98)upthroughtheother
HandrailSpacer(65).PlacetheHandrailSpacer(65)on

therightUpright(69)asshown,withthecutoutonthein-
dicatedside(seeinsetdrawingA).

HaveasecondpersonholdtheHandrails(66)nearthe
Uprights(69)asshown.ConnecttheUprightWire

Harness(98)tothewiresextendingfromtheConsole
Base(81).InserttheconnectorsandtheUprightWire

HarnessintotheholeintheConsoleBase(seeinset

drawingB).

BeingcarefulnottopinchtheUprightWireHarness(98),

settheHandrails(66)ontheSpacers(65).

6. Insert two Handrail Bolts (78) with Handrail Washers (77)

and Handrail Bushings (75) into the right Upright (69) and
the right Handrail Spacer (65). Turn the Handrail

Bushings so they fit against the Upright with the thick

sides of the Bushings toward the center of the treadmill
as shown in the inset drawing. Lift the right Handrail (66)

to align the Bolts with the holes in the Handrail. Next,
thread the Bolts into the Handrail (66). Do not tighten

the Bolts yet.

Attach the left Handrail (not shown) in the same way.
Tighten all four Handrail Bolts (78).

A

81

65

81

Thick

Side

75

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7. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear

plastic on the face of the hood decal and the "ComforTrack" decal, remove it. Keep the included allen wrench in
a secure place. The allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 27). To protect the floor or car-

pet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PERFORMANT LUBETM 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

DANGER: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or service-
man if you are in dou bt 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).

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

_-_'_1 -- Surge Suppressor

__ I"_ Grounding Pin

I

Grounding Pin

Grounded Outlet

Adapter

Metal Screw

Grounding Plug

Outlet Box

To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local

NordicTrack dealer or call 1-888-825-2588 and order
part number 146148. Use only a single-outlet surge

suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage
surge suppressor (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.

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
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.

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.

oftheconsole,removeit.

FEATURESOFTHECONSOLE
Theadvancedconsoleoffersanimpressivearrayof

featurestohelpyougetthemostfromyourexercise.

Whenthemanualmodeoftheconsoleisselected,the
speedandinclineofthetreadmillcanbechangedwith
atouchofabutton.Asyouexercise,theconsolewill
providecontinuousexercisefeedback.Youcaneven
measureyourheartrateusingthebuilt-inpulsesensor.
Foratotal-bodyworkout,theincludedhandweights
canbeusedasyouwalkonthetreadmill.

Twenty-sevenpresetworkoutprogramsarealsooffered.
Eachprogramautomaticallycontrolsthespeedand
inclineofthetreadmilltogiveyouaneffectiveworkout.
Youcanevencreatecustomworkoutprogramsand
storetheminmemoryforfutureuse.

Inaddition,theconsoleoffersafitnesstestprogram
thatmeasuresyourrelativefitnesslevelandapulse-
drivenprogramthatautomaticallyadjuststhespeed
andinclineofthetreadmilltokeepyourheartratenear
atargetlevelduringyourworkout.Note:Thefitness
testprogramandthepulse-drivenprogramrequirethe
useofanoptionalchestpulsesensor(seepage24).

TheconsolealsofeaturesnewiFIT.cominteractive
technology,iFIT.comtechnologyislikehavingaper-

sonaltrainerrightinyourhome.Usingtheincluded
audiocable,youcanconnectthetreadmilltoyourhome
stereo,portablestereo,orcomputerandplayspecial
iFIT.comCDprograms(CD'sareavailableseparately).
iFIT.comCDprogramsautomaticallycontrolthespeed
andinclineofthetreadmillasapersonaltrainerguides
youthrougheverystepofyourworkout.High-energy
musicprovidesaddedmotivation.EachCDfeatures
twoprogramsdesignedbycertifiedpersonaltrainers.

Inaddition,youcanconnectthetreadmilltoyourVCR
andTVandplayiFIT.comvideoprograms(videocas-
settesareavailableseparately).Videoprogramsoffer
thesamebenefitsasiFIT.comCDprograms,butadd
theexcitementofworkingoutwitha classandan

instructor--thehottestnewtrendathealthclubs.
Withthetreadmillconnectedtoyourcomputer,you

canalsogotoournewWebsiteatwww.iFIT.comand
accessbasicprograms,audioprograms,andvideo
programsdirectlyfromtheinternet.Andbyaddingan
optionalupgrademoduletothetreadmill,youcanuse
virtuallyendlessfeaturesfromourWebsite.See
www.iFIT.comforcompletedetails.

Topurchase iFIT.com CD's or videocassettes or an

optional upgrade module, call toll-free 1-800-735-

0768. For information about the optional chest
pulse sensor, see page 24.

A.=CAUTION: Beforeoperating the

console, read the following precautions.

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

• Always wear the clip (see the drawing below)

while operating the treadmill.

• 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 only 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 pulse-driven program. If you are

taking medication regularly, consult your

physician to find whether the medication will
affect your exercise hart rate.

• Using hand weights and not holding the
handrails may compromise your ability to
maintain your balance. Hand weights should
be used only by experienced users.

• To reduce the possibility of electdc shock,
keep the console dry, Avoid spilling liquids
on the console and place only a sealed water

bottle in the water bottle holder.

Plug in the power cord.

B

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

Move the on/off switch to the on position.

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Locate the on/off switch
on the treadmill near the

power cord. Move the
on/off switch to the on

position.

Insert the key fully into the console.

B

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, various displays and indicators on the

console 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 time

indicator below the display will flash.

Enter your weight.

D

Although you can use the console without entering

your weight, the console will count the calories that
you burn more accurately if you enter your weight.

To enter your weight, press either of the Enter
Weight buttons. The words "ENTER WEIGHT"

On

Position

GETTING STARTED

Attach the clip to the waistband of your clothes.

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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.

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and the current weight setting will appear in the
main display. Press the Enter Weight buttons
again to enter your weight. The buttons can be
held down to enter your weight quickly. Four sec-
onds after the buttons are last pressed, the weight
setting will disappear from the display. Your weight

will then be saved in memory.

To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 11. To use a preset program,
see page 12. To create and use a custom program,
see pages 14 and 15. To use the fitness test program,
see page 16. To use the pulse-driven program, see
page 17. To use an iFIT.com CD or video program,
refer to page 21. To use an iFIT.com program di-
rectly from our internet site, see page 23.

10

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

_ ollow your progress with the LED track, the

Training Zone display, and the main display.

Insert the key fully into the console.

n

See GETTING STARTED on page 10.

Select the manual mode.

FI

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

_1 Press the Start button or the Speed + button to

start the walking belt.

A moment after the button is pressed, the walking

belt will begin to move at 1mph. Hold the handrails
and begin walking.

As you exercise,

change the speed of
the walking belt as de-
sired 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. To change

the speed setting quickly, press the 1-step Speed
buttons. The speed range is 0.5 mph to 10 mph.

The LED track--When
the manual mode or an

iFIT.com program 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 sequence until you have completed

1/4 mile. A new lap will then begin.

The Training Zone dis-
play--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.

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

the main display will / I--
show the incline level of I'"1.

Incline--The left side °f I !t/I INCIIN

the treadmill.

Distance/Laps--This DISTANCE
section of the main dis-

play will show the dis- I. i"1 I_1
tance that you have

walked and the number _ L_,_s

of 1/4-mile laps you have
completed. The display will change from one num-
ber to the other every seven seconds.

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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 or
the Speed + button.

Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

B

To change the incline of
the treadmill, press the

Incline buttons. Each
time a button is

pressed, the incline will
change by 0.5%. The
incline range is 0% to 10%. To change the incline

quickly, press the 1-step Incline buttons. Note:
After the buttons are pressed, it may take a moment
for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting.

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Calories/Heart Rate-- CALORIES
When you are not using

the handgrip pulse sen- I I_ I"l
sor, the center of the

main display will show := HEARTRATE
the approximate number
of calories you have burned. When you are using
the handgrip pulse sensor, the display will show
your heart rate (see step 6).

Time/Pace--When the
manual mode or the

iFIT.com mode is se-
lected, this section of the

main display will show
the elapsed time and
your current pace (pace is measured in minutes

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TIME _ PACE

W.O-',

SEGMENT TIME