NordicTrack 831298892 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.
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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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.
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 in this speed or stop unexpectedly, which may result
manual, in a fall and serious injury.
3, Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at 13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not sor away from heated surfaces.
place the treadmill on any surface that blocks
air openings. To protect the floor or carpet 14. Never move the walking belt while the power
from damage, place a mat under the treadmill, is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
4, Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- treadmill is not working properly. (See
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-
garage or covered patio, or near water, mill is not working properly.)
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.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets 16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
away from the treadmill at all times. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
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 clothing when ..................
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing that could become caught in the treadmill. 18. Using hand weights and not holding the
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 the power cord and move the on/off switch to
(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
meets all of the specifications described on
page 8. To purchase a surge suppressor, see AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 25.) You
your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-800- must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in
806-3651 and order part number 146148. order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
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 determining heart rate
handrails may compromise your ability to
maintain your balance. Ha nd weights should
be used only by experienced users.
19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the off position when the treadmill is not in
......................................
tion of the on/off switch.)
20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
.......... page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
21.Donotchangetheinclineofthetreadmill by your CD player or VCR when you are not
placing objects under the treadmill, using them.
22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
23. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an
electronic "chirping" sound will alert you
when the speed and/or 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.
24. When using iFIT.com CDs 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 29. This treadmill is intended for in-home use
program, only. Do not use this treadmill in any commer-
25.Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from
26. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
regularly.
27. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.
28. DANG ER: 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.
WARNIN G: 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.
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TREADMILLIS INOPERATION.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ®
SUMMIT 4500 treadmill. The SUMMIT 4500 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 4500 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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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 NTTL16902. 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 Ji
and your own phillips screwdriver (]_=========_and wire cutters _--_.
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
Lock Knob Sleeve (70) and the left Upright (69). Press the
Lock Knob Spacer (117) onto the 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.
68 .
117
69
72
74
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.
100
102
102
4. SlidetheGroundingBracket(107)ontooneofthe
HandrailSpacers(65)inthelocationshown.
SeeinsetdrawingA.PinchthetabsontheGrounding
Bracket(107)sothatthetabswillfitintotheholeinthe
Upright(69)(seeinsetdrawingB).
SeeinsetdrawingB.PlacetheHandrailSpacer(65)on
theleftUpright(69)asshown,withthecutoutontheindi-
catedside.Note:Makesurethatthetabsonthe
GroundingBracket(107)(seeinsetdrawingB)arein-
sertedintotheholeintheUpright.
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A
Tabs
107
5. PulltheUprightWireHarness(98)upthroughtheother
HandrailSpacer(65).PlacetheHandrailSpaceronthe
rightUpright(69)asshown,withthecutoutontheindi-
catedside(seeinsetdrawingA).
HaveasecondpersonholdtheHandrails(66)nearthe
Uprights(69)asshown.ConnecttheUprightWire
Harness(98)tothewiresextendingfromtheConsole
Base(81).InserttheconnectorsandtheUprightWire
HarnessintotheholeintheConsoleBase(seeinset
drawingB).
SettheHandrails(66)ontheSpacers(65),beingcareful
nottopinchtheUprightWireHarness(98).
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) slightly and align the Bolts with the holes in
the Handrail. Next, thread the Bolts into the Handrail. Do
not tighten the Bolts yet.
Attach the left Handrail (not shown) in the same way.
Tighten all four Handrail Bolts (78).
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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 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
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 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.
Outlet Box
Suppressor
Grounding Pin
Grounding Pin
Grounded Outlet
Adapter
Grounding Plug
Outlet Box
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.
oftheconsole,removeit.
Pulse
Sensor
FEATURESOFTHECONSOLE
Theadvancedconsoleoffersanimpressivearrayof
featurestohelpyougetthemostfromyourexercise.
Whenthemanualmodeoftheconsoleisselected,the
speedandinclineofthetreadmillcanbechangedwith
atouchofabutton.Asyouexercise,theconsolewill
providecontinuousexercisefeedback.Youcaneven
measureyourheartrateusingthebuilt-inpulsesensor.
Foratotal-bodyworkout,theincludedhandweights
canbeusedasyouwalkonthetreadmill.
Twenty-sevenpresetworkoutprogramsarealsooffered.
Eachprogramautomaticallycontrolsthespeedand
inclineofthetreadmillto giveyouaneffectiveworkout.
Youcanevencreatecustomworkoutprogramsand
storetheminmemoryforfutureuse.
Inaddition,theconsoleoffersafitnesstestprogram
thatmeasuresyourrelativefitnesslevelandapulse-
drivenprogramthatautomaticallyadjuststhespeed
andinclineof thetreadmilltokeepyourheartratenear
atargetlevelduringyourworkout.Note:Thefitness
testprogramandthepulse-drivenprogramrequirethe
useofanoptionalchestpulsesensor(seepage24).
TheconsolealsofeaturesnewiFtT.cominteractive
technology.IFIT.comtechnologyislikehavingaper-
sonaltrainerrightinyourhome.Usingtheincluded
audiocable,youcanconnectthetreadmilltoyour
homestereo,portablestereo,orcomputerandplay
specialiFtT.comCDprograms(CDsareavailablesep-
arately).IFtT.comCDprogramsautomaticallycontrol
thespeedandinclineofthetreadmillasapersonal
trainerguidesyouthrougheverystepofyourworkout.
High-energymusicprovidesaddedmotivation.Each
CDfeaturestwoprogramsdesignedbycertifiedper-
sonaltrainers.
Inaddition,youcanconnectthetreadmilltoyourVCR
andTVandplayiFIT.comvideoprograms(videocas-
settesareavailableseparately).Videoprogramsoffer
thesamebenefitsasiFIT.comCDprograms,butadd
theexcitementofworkingoutwithaclassandan
instructor--thehottestnewtrendathealthclubs.
Withthetreadmillconnectedtoyourcomputer,you
canalsogotoourWebsiteatwww.iFIT.comandac-
cessbasicprograms,audioprograms,andvideopro-
gramsdirectlyfromtheinternet.Additionaloptionsare
soontobeavailable.Seewww.iFIT.comfordetails.
TopurchaseiFIT.comCDsorvideocassettes,calltoll-
free1-800-735-0768.Seepage24forinformation
aboutotheraccessoriesthatwillhelpyougeteven
morefromyourexercise.
CAUTION: Before operating the B Plug in the power cord.
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 electric shock,
keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids
on the console and place only a sealed water
bottle in the water bottle holder.
See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on
page 8.
Move the on/off switch to the on position.
D
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"
Position
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GETTING STARTED
Attach the clip to the waistband of your clothes.
n
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 14and 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.
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE _ Follow your progress with the LED track, the
Training Zone display, and the main display.
Insert the key fully into the console.
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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 Workout Goal button
repeatedly until the words "MANUAL MODE"
appear in the main display.
_ ress 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 1 mph. Hold the handrails
and begin walking. As you exercise, change the
speed of the walking
belt as desired by
pressing the Speed +
and - buttons. Each
time a button is
pressed, the speed set-
ting 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.
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.
During the first few minutes that you use the tread-
mill, inspect the alignment of the walking belt, and
align the walking belt if necessary (see page 27).
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.
11
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:
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Distance/Laps--This DISTANCE
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play will show the dis- I. I'"1 I_1
tance that you have
walked and the number _ LAPS
of 1/4-mile laps you have
completed. The display will change from one num-
ber to the other every seven seconds.
Calories/Heart Rate-- CAIORIES
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the handgrip pulse sen- I I'_.."0
sor, the center of the
main display will show _ {FARTRAT["
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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