NordicTrack 831.298650 User Manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.

Model No. 831.298650
Serial No. _

Serial Number

Decal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical crosstrainer.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer
are adequately informed of all precautions.

3. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
crosstrainer in a commercial, rental, or insti­tutional setting.

4. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrain­er indoors, away from moisture and dust.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.

7. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.

9. Always hold the handlebar or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical crosstrainer.

10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip­tical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.

11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis­ing, stop immediately and cool down.

12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move­ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.

13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a complete stop. The ellip­tical crosstrainer does not have a free
wheel; the pedals will continue to move until
the flywheel stops.

14. Always unplug the power cord immediately

after use and before cleaning the elliptical
crosstrainer.

15. The decal shown below has been placed on

the elliptical crosstrainer. If the decal is
missing or illegible, please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free at 1-888-825­2588 to order a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.

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. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack

®

CXT 980 elliptical crosstrainer. The CXT 980 is an
incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a
natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your
knees and ankles. And the unique CXT 980 features
adjustable resistance and incline to help you get the
most from your exercise. Welcome to a whole new
world of natural, elliptical-motion exercise from
NordicTrack.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical crosstrainer. If you have addi-

tional questions, 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 is 831.298650. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical crosstrainer (see the front cover of this man­ual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Upper Body Arm

Water Bottle Holder*

*No water bottle is included

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

FRONT

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Pedal Disk

Power Cord

Wheel

Pedal

Bookrack

Console

Incline Ramp

Leveling Foot

Spring Arm

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the two
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , a rubber mallet , and pliers .

As you assemble the elliptical crosstrainer, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on
page 22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been

pre-attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (90) to the Frame (1) with
the four M10 x 43mm Screws (65) and four M10 Split
Washers (22). Make sure that the Front Stabilizer is

turned so the Wheels (45) are not touching the
floor.

65

65

90

45

22

22

1

2

1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (59), which has Leveling
Feet (14) threaded into it. Attach the Rear Stabilizer to
the Frame with the four M10 x 56mm Screws (60) and
four M10 Split Washers (22).

22

1

60

22

59

14

1

60

M8 x 19mm

Screw (30)–4

M10 x 43mm Screw (65)–4 M10 x 56mm Screw (60)–4 M10 x 33mm Carriage Bolt (61)–2

M10 x 25mm

Screw (102)–3

M8 Split

Washer (58)–4

M10 Split

Washer (22)–11

M8 Washer

(33)–4

M10 Washer

(63)–2

6

3

5

V-shaped Groove

29

Grease

33

33

30

30

58

58

1

Tubes

Tubes

3. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)

onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw
into one end of an Incline Axle (29). Next, apply a
small amount of the included grease to the Incline Axle.

Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Ramp (5) with
the tubes on the Frame (1). Make sure that the

Incline Ramp is turned so the V-shaped grooves
are on top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) into the Incline

Ramp and the Frame. Note: It may be helpful to tap
the Incline Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.

Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto another M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the
Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).

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4. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)

onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw
into one end of the other Incline Axle (29). Next, apply
a small amount of grease to the Incline Axle.

Raise the Incline Ramp (5). Insert the Incline Axle (29)
through one side of the Incline Ramp, through a 56mm
Spacer (24), through the end of the motor screw,
through another 56mm Spacer (24), and then through
the other side of the Incline Ramp.

Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto another M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the
Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).

5. While another person holds the Upright (2) near the

Frame (1), connect the Wire Harness (85) to the
Extension Wire Harness (51). Next, attach the Upright
to the Frame with three M10 x 25mm Screws (102)
and three M10 Split Washers (22). Be careful to

avoid pinching the wire harnesses.

5

2

22

22

22

1

51

85

Make sure the
Wire Harnesses
(51, 85) do not
get pinched and
damaged during
this step.

102

102

29

24

Grease

Motor

Screw

33

30

58

5

33

30

58

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6. Connect the wire harness on the Console (87) to the

Extension Wire Harness (51).

Attach the Console (87) to the Upright (2) with the four
Console Screws (35) and the four Console Washers
(93) packaged with the Console. Be careful to avoid

pinching the wire harnesses.

Snap the bookrack onto the Console (87) in the location
shown.

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87

Wire

Harness

Bookrack

35

93

93

35

51

2

7. Identify the Left Pedal (41). Attach the Left Pedal to the

Left Spring Arm (3) with an M10 x 33mm Carriage Bolt
(61), an M10 Washer (63), and an Adjustment Knob
(77) as shown. Note: The Left Pedal can be attached in
any of five positions (see HOW TO ADJUST THE PED­ALS on page 9).

Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same way.
Make sure that both Pedals are in the same position.

8. Apply a small amount of the included Teflon®lubricant

to a paper towel. Rub a thin film of the lubricant onto
the Chrome Tubes (21). Next, slide the Left Upper
Body Arm (7), which is marked with a sticker, onto the
left Chrome Tube. Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (75)
onto the right Chrome Tube. Make sure that the

Upper Body Arms are on the correct sides—the
upper ends should bend in the direction shown by
the arrows. Next, slide an Axle Cover (74) onto the

post on each Upper Body Arm.

Apply grease to the Arm Axle (19). Insert the Arm Axle
into the right Axle Cover (74) and the Right Upper Body
Arm (75). Next, insert the Arm Axle into the Upright (2)
until the left end of the Arm Axle is flush with the left
side of the Upright. Then, insert the Arm Axle into the
left Axle Cover (74) and the Left Upper Body Arm (7).

Center the Arm Axle (19). Using the included pedal
tool, tap two Push Nuts (15) about 1/8” onto each end
of the Arm Axle. Make sure that the Push Nuts are
turned as shown in the inset drawing. (Note: It may be
helpful if another person holds a block of wood against
one end of the Arm Axle while you tap Push Nuts onto
the other end.) Then, press an Axle Cap (34) onto each
end of the Arm Axle.

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9. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may

be left over after assembly is completed.

21

21

2

74

Post

Grease

74

19

34

34

15

15

7

75

Pedal Tool 15 19

41

63

3

61

77

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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to
page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver and
the Y-connector included with the chest pulse sensor.

1. Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the

Console (87). Lift the top of the Console. Be careful

not to disconnect any wires.

2. Peel the paper off the adhesive pad on the back of the

receiver (A). Orient the receiver exactly as shown, and
press it onto the Console (87) in the indicated location.

Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the Y-connector
(B) as shown. Unplug the indicated console wire (C)
from the indicated jack (D), and plug the console wire
into the Y-connector. Then, plug the Y-connector into
the jack (D).

Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the top of the Console
(87) with the four screws. Make sure that no wires

are pinched.

Note: Any other wires that are included with the chest
pulse sensor may be discarded.

A

87

Screws

1

B

C

D

Cylinder

2

87

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

This product
must be
grounded.

If it should
malfunction
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 an appropriate outlet that is prop-

erly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. This product is for
use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. Important: The
elliptical crosstrainer is not compatible with GFCI­equipped outlets.

DANGER: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service­man 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.

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Pin

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER