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A UAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT .............................................................. 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER .................................................. 11
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 22
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 23
PART LIST .............................................................................. 24
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 26
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible, see
the front cover of this manual and request a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be
shown at actual size.
Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area,
• Misuseof this machine
may result in serious
injury.
• Read user's manual
prior to use and follow
all warnings and
instructions.
• Do not allow children
on or around machine.
• Pedals continue to
spin when you stop
pedaling.
• Spinning pedals can
cause injury.
• Reduce pedal speed
in a controlled manner.
• User weight must not
exceed 325 pounds.
, Replace label if
damaged, illegible, or
removed. [_
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
2

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
AWARNING: Toreducetheriskofse.ous njory,reada, mportantprecautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser, iCON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program, 8.
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre=existing health problems.
=
mtis the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
.
The elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use the elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
.
Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is at least 3 ft. (0.9 m)
of clearance in the front and rear of the ellip-
tical exerciser and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.
.
inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on the elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
.
Hold the upper body arms or the handlebars
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical exerciser.
10.
Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11.
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
trends in general.
12.
Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elJiptical exerciser at alJ times.
7. The elliptica! exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 325 Ibs.
(147 kg).
13. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described
in this manual
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ®
AUDIOSTRIDER 990 elliptical exerciser. The
NordicTrack AUDIOSTRIDER 990 elliptical exerciser
provides an impressive selection of features designed
to make your workouts at home more effective and
enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
Upper Body Arm
Water Bottle
Storage Magnet
tions after reading this manual, please see the front
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-
tacting us. The model number and the location of the
serial number decal are shown on the front cover of
this manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Fan
-- Pulse Sensor
Pedal Disc--
Leveling Foot
Ramp
Wheel
Pedal
Pedal Arm Latch
Leveling Foot
Latch Button
Power Socket
*No water bottle is included
4

ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
in addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver _ and a rubber
mallet c__.
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware
kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
1
M6 Split Washer M8 Split 1.5mm Washer M10 x 25mm M10 Curved
(102)-8 Washer (101)-4 (103)-6 Washer (87)-2 Washer (99)-4
M4 x 16mm M6 x 35mm M6 x 62mm
Wave Washer Screw (116)-16 Screw (109)-4 Screw (108)-4
(100)-2
M8 x 15mm Button
Screw (106)-10
.
If there is a shipping bracket attached to the
rear of the Folding Frame (not shown), remove
the screw and the shipping bracket from the
Folding Frame. Discard the screw and the ship-
ping bracket.
M8 x 20mm Button
M8.5 x 16mm x
Screw (107)-4
M8 x 25mm Button
Screw (110)-2
M10 x 93mm Button Screw (82)-4
Link Arm
Spacer (74)-4
M10 x 20mm Button
Screw (111)-2
See HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE
ELLiPTiCAL EXERCISER on page 11 and
unfold the elliptical exerciser.
While another person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (4) to the
Frame with two M10 x 93mm Button Screws
(82) and two M10 Curved Washers (99).
5

While another person lifts the Folding Frame
(2), attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Folding
Frame with two M10 x 93mm Button Screws
(82) and two M10 Curved Washers (99).
Tighten the Center Foot (95) into the Frame (1).
95
2
.
Attach the Front Ramp Cover (6) to the
Ramp (5) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (116).
Slide an M10 x 25mm Washer (87) onto an
M10 x 20mm Button Screw (111). Tighten the
Button Screw into one end of the Ramp
Axle (72). Apply a small amount of the included
grease to the Ramp Axle.
Orient the Ramp (5) as shown. Align the lower
end of the Ramp with the welded tube on the
Frame (1). Insert the Ramp Axle (72) into the
Ramp and the welded tube.
Slide an M10 x 25mm Washer (87) onto an
M10 x 20mm Button Screw (111). Tighten the
Button Screw into the open end of the Ramp
Axle (72).
116
\
99
82
87 111
Grease
6

Identify the Left Pedal (34) and the Left Pedal
4. 4
Arm (32), which are marked with stickers.
34
Attach the Left Pedal (34) to the Left Pedal
Arm (32) with two M6 x 62mm Screws (108),
two M6 x 35mm Screws (109), and four M6
Split Washers (102).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) to the
Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same
way.
.
Insert the Roller (38) on the Left Pedal Arm (32)
and the Roller on the Right Pedal Arm (33) into
the sides of the Ramp (5).
Attach the Rear Ramp Cover (7) to the
Ramp (5) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (116).
See the inset drawing. Lift the Pedal Arm
Latch (41) on the Left Pedal Arm (32) and set
the end of the Left Pedal Arm on the left Crank
Bushing Sleeve (54). Release the Pedal Arm
Latch; make sure that the Left Pedal Arm is
securely connected to the Crank Bushing
Sleeve.
Connect the Right Pedal Arm (33) to the
right Crank Bushing Sleeve (not shown) in
the same way.
32
I
,_102.
1 109
102
116
38
32
41
7

While another person holds the Upright (10)
6. 6
near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire
Harness (65) to the Lower Wire Harness (64).
Carefully insert the Upright (10) into the
Frame (1); be careful not to damage the Wire
Harnesses (64, 65). Attach the Upright with
four M8 x 20mm Button Screws (107) and four
M8 Split Washers (101).
Be careful not
to damage the
Wire Harnesses
(64, 65) during
this step
/
107
.
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (22) to the left
Upper Body Leg (24) with three M8 x 15mm
Button Screws (106).
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (23) in the
same way.
101
22
8

Hold the Left Rear Upper Body Cover (26) and
8. 8
the Left Front Upper Body Cover (27) around
the left Upper Body Leg (24). Attach the Upper
Body Covers with five M4 x 16mm Screws
(116).
Attach the Right Rear Upper Body Cover
(28) and the Right Front Upper Body Cover
(29) in the same way.
g.
Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on
the Left Link Arm (30), to the axle on the Left
Pedal Arm (32), and to a Wave Washer (100).
29
116
27
/
/
Slide the Wave Washer (100) onto the axle on
the Left Pedal Arm (32). Next, slide a Link Arm
Spacer (74) onto the axle on the Left Link Arm
(30).
Then, gradually work the axle on the Left Link
Arm (30) into the left Upper Body Leg (24)
while at the same time working the Left Link
Arm onto the axle on the Left Pedal Arm (32).
Tip: These parts are designed to fit tightly, it
may be helpful to move the Left Pedal Arm
(32) while working these parts into place.
Repeat this step with the Right Link Arm
(31).
Grease
24
30
31
,!
Grease
9