Nordictrack 831.298820 User Manual

Model No. 831.298820
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Table of Contents

Important Precautions ....................................................................... 3

Before You Begin ........................................................................... 5

Assembly ................................................................................. 6

How to Use the CardioTrack TM Heart Rate Monitor ................................................. 8

Treadmill Operation ........................................................................ 10

How to Use the Manual Mode .............................................................. 12

How to Use the Heart Rate Programs ........................................................ 15

How to Use the Incline Programs ........................................................... 17

How to Create Custom Programs ........................................................... 19

How to Use Custom Programs ............................................................. 20

How to Fold and Move the Treadmill ........................................................... 22

Maintenance and Trouble-shooting ............. _.............................................. 24

Conditioning Guidelines .................................................................... 26

Part List ....... _........................... ............ . ................................. 30

Ordering Replacement Parts ................................................................. 31

Limited Warranty ................................................................... Back Cover

Note: An Exploded Drawing is attached in the center of this user's manual.

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Important Precautions

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treadmill

Keep your feet and Ob

treadmill.

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The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill, if one of the decals is missing, or if it is not
legible, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free to order a free replacement decal (see the

back cover of this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown.

ATTENTION

• Gardez les enfants

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en tout temps.

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est compl_tement ferm6
avantde d_placerletapls
roulant ou de le ranger.

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WARNING

• Never allow children to

play on or around
treadmill,

• Storage latch must be
fully engaged before

treadmill Is moved or
stored.

KEEPHANDSAND FEETAWAY
FROMTHISAREAWHILETHE

TREADMILLIS INOPERATION.

(There is one decal

on each side)

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Before You Begin

Thank you for selecting the new NordicTrack

PowerTread TM 2000 treadmill. The PowerTread 2000
treadmill combines advanced technology with innova-

tive design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardio-

vascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of
your home. And when you're not exercising, the unique

PowerTread 2000 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

Reading Rack

AccessoP

Weights

Storage Latch

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 831.298820. 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 review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are

labeled.

Water Bottle Holder

(Bottle not included)

Handrails

Adjustment

Walking Belt

Circuit

Roller Guards

Rear Roller

Adjustment Bolts Foot Rails

*IMPORTANT: Always wear the clip while operating the treadmill. If the key is pulled from the

console, the walking belt will stop.

Cushioned Walking Platform

Breaker

On/off

Switch

Power Cord

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Assembly

Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Assembly
requires the included allen wrench_ and your own phillipsscrewdriver (]_W_====== and adjustable

wrench _.

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (70) until the Wheels (30) are resting flat on the

floor.

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2. Remove the four Handrail Screws (103) from the posts on
the left and right Uprights (70). Slide the upper end of a

Handrail (101) onto the right Upright (70) as shown. Note:

It will be necessary to pivot the Handrail to the side
and back repeatedly (see arrow A) while pushing on
the Handrail (see arrow B) to slide It fully onto the

Upright. Next, pivot the lower and of the Handrail down,

push it toward the right Upright, and then align itwith
the indicated hole.

Tighten two Handrail Screws (103) into the upper end of
the Handrail (101) and the right Upright (70),

Attach the other Handrail (101) to the left Upright (70) as

described above.

3. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights
(70) down as shown.

Tighten a Handrail Bolt (95) with a Handrail Washer (102)
into the right Upright (70) and the lower end of the right

Handrail (101) as shown. Note: It may be necessary to

press down on the Handrail to align the holes in the
Upright and Handrail.

Next, tighten a Handrail Bolt (95) with a Handrail Washer
(102) into the left Upright (70) and the lower end of the left

" Handrail (101) (not shown).

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights

(70) back to the upright position.

Hole

_95

4. Locate the two tabs on the Reading Rack (12). Slide the
tabs up into the two slots in the front of the Console (78).

Attach the Reading Rack to the Console with the six
Screws (43).

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12 Tabs

78 =i

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5. Attach a Weight Rack (112) to each Upright (70) with two
Screws (43) as shown.

Refer to the inset drawing. Insert a 2-lb. Handle (115) and
two l-lb. Weights (114) into each Weight Rack (112).

6. Remove the two indicated Screws (43) from the left Upright

(70).

Attach the Storage Latch (5) _nd the two Latch Spacers
(93) to the left Upright (70) with the two Screws (43). Be
careful not to overtighten the Screws.

Note: If it is difficult to fold or lower the treadmill,

remove one or both of the L_tch Spacers (93).

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7. Remove the backing from the Wrench Clip (88). Press the
Wrench Clip onto the Upright (70) in the indicated location.

Press the Allen Wrench (87) into the Wrench Clip

8. Make sure that all parts of the treadmill are properly

tightened. Place a mat beneath the treadmill to

protectthe floor or carpet.

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How to Use the CardioTrack TM Heart Rate Monitor

3. Pull the transmitter away lrom your body a few
inches and locate the two electrode areas on the

inner side. The electrode areas are the two long,
grooved rectangles. Using saline solution such as
saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode

areas. Return the transmitter to a position against
your chest.

The unique CardioTrack heart rate monitor is specially
designed for accuracy, comfort, and durability. To get
the best performance from the heart rate monitor,

please read the instructions below.

HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR

The heart rate monitor consists of two components:
the chest strap and the transmitter. Follow the steps

below to put on the heart rate monitor.

_ Chest Strap

HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING

The instructions on pages 11 to 17 of this user's

manual explain how the heart rate monitor is used

with the console. If the letters "PLS" appear in the

PULSE display, or if the displayed heart rate is

excessively high or low when the heart rate moni-
tor is used, try the trouble-shooting steps below.

1.

Make sure that the heart rate monitor is under your
clothing, against your skin, and as high under the

pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable.

Note: If the heart rate monitor does not function

when positioned as described, try moving it slightly

lower or higher on your chest.

1. Refer to the inset drawing above, insert the tab on
one end of the chest strap through the hole in one

end of the transmitter. Press the end of the trans-
mitter under the buckle on the chest strap, The tab

should be flush with the front of the transmitter.

2. Wrap the

heart rate
monitor

around your
chest and

attach the
other end of

the chest
strap to the

transmitter.

Adjust the
length of the

" chest strap, if necessary. The heart rate monitor

should be under your clothing, against your skin,
and as high under the pectoral muscles or breasts

as is comfortable. Make sure that the NordicTrack
logo is facing forward and is right-side-up.

2. Make sure that the NordlcTrack logo on the trans-
mitter is facing forwards and is right-side-up.

3. Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens

solution to wet the two electrode areas on the
transmitter. If heart rate readings do not appear

until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.

4,

As you walk or run on the treadmill, position your-
serf near the center of the walking belt. For the
console to display heart rate readings, the user

must be within arm's length of the console.

5. The heart rate monitor is designed to work with
people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate
reading problems may be caused by medical
conditions such as premature ventricular contrac-
tions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.

6.

The operation of the heart rate monitor can be
affected by magnetic interference caused by high
power lines or other sources. If [tis suspected that

magnetic interference may be causing a problem,

try relocating the treadmill.

7. If the heart rate monitor still does not function
properly, test it by having another person try it.

8. The CR2032 battery may need to be replaced (see
page 9).

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HEART RATE MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each
use. The heart rate monitor is activated when the

electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate moni-
tor is put on; the heart rate monitor shuts off when it

is removed and the electrode areas are dried. If the

heart rate monitor is not dried after each use, it may

remain activated longer than necessary.

• Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place.
Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag

or other container that may trap moisture.

• Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. Do not expose

the heart rate monitor to temperatures above 122°
Fahrenheit (50° Celsius) or below 14° Fahrenheit
(-10 ° Celsius).

• Do not excessively bend or stretch the transmitter
when using or storing the heart rate monitor.

• Clean the transmitter using water and mild soap--
never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The

chest strap may be hand washed and air dried.

If the heart rate monitor

does not function prop-

erly, the CR 2032 bat-

tary may need to be

replaced. To replace the

battery, locate the bat-
tery cover on the back of
the transmitter. Insert a
coin into the slot in the

cover and turn the cover counterclockwise to the
"open" position. Remove the cover.

Remove the old battery

and insert a new CR
2032 battery, making

sure that the battery is
turned so the writing is
on top. In addition, make

sure that therubber gas-
ket is in place in the

transmitter. Replace the

battery cover and turn it

to the closed position.

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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

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 isfor 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 13ox

_. ! _Surge Suppressor

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Ground,ngP, /

Grounded Outlet (_rounding Plug"'_

Grounded Outlet Box

Adapter

I °J _%_1 Surge _uppressor

Metal Screw

Surge suppressors are sold at most hardware stores
and department stores. 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.

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.

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Note: If there is a thin
sheet of plastic on the

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The treadmill console offers an impressive array of
features designed to make your workouts more effective•

When the console is in the manual mode, the speed

and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch
of a button. As you exercise, you can watch your
progress on the LED "track" while the six displays
provide continuous exercise feedback. Eight preset
programs are also offered: three HEART RATE
programs automatically control the speed and incline
of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near predeter-

mined settings, and five INCLINE programs

automatically control the incline of the treadmill as they

guide you through effective workouts. The console also
features two CUSTOM programs that allow you to oreate
your own programs and store them in the console's

memory for future use.

To use the manual mode, follow the steps beginning

on page 12. To use the HEART RATE programs, see

page 15. To use the INCLINE programs, see page 17.

To create a CUSTOM program, see page 19. To use a

CUSTOM program, see page 20.

Note: The console can display speed and distance in
either miles or kilometers (see Speed Displayon page

13). For simplicity, all instructions in this user's manual
refer to miles.

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