NordicTrack CTL8500, CTL8250, CTL8750 User Manual

Model No. CTL8250

Model No. CTL8500

Model No. CTL8750

Serial No.

The serial number is found in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above.

Serial Number Decal

Q UESTIONS?

At Ground Zero, we’re committed to providing complete customer

satisfaction. For assistance, call Customer Care toll-free at:

1-800-201-2109

Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST

C AUTION

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

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M ANUAL

T ABLE OF	C ONTENTS
SECTION 1
	Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .3
	Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .5
	Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .6
	How to Set Up the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . .7
	How to Move the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . .9
	How to Connect the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .10
	How to Connect your CD Player to the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
	How to Upgrade your Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .12
SECTION 2
	How to Use the Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .13
	How to Use the Workout TV Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .26
	How to Use the iFIT.com Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .28
SECTION 3
	Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .29
	Six-month Preventive Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.31
	Trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .33
SECTION 4
	Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .35
SECTION 5
	Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .39
	Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . .41
	Exploded Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .43
	How to Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .46

NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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IMPORTANT	PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:	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 that all users of the treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.

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

3.Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blocks air openings. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

4.Keep the treadmill indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not place 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.Do not operate the treadmill until it is properly assembled (see HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL on page 7).

7.Regularly inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill.

8.Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times.

9.The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 350 pounds.

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

11.Wear appropriate exercise clothes when

using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes 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.

12. When connecting the power cord (see page 10), plug the power cord into a grounded circuit

capable of carrying 20 or more amps. No other appliance should be on the same circuit. Do not

use an extension cord.

13.Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.

14.Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged or if the treadmill is not working properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 6 if the treadmill is not working properly.)

15.Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails while using the treadmill.

16.The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.

17.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.

18.Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord, and switch the on/off circuit breaker to the off position when the treadmill is not in use.

19.Do not change the incline of the treadmill by placing objects under it.

20.When using iFIT.com CD’s, you will be alerted by an electronic “chirping” sound 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 incline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the personal trainer describes the change.

21.When using iFIT.com CD’s, you can manually override the speed and incline settings at any time by pressing the SPEED and INCLINE buttons. However, when the next “chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the CD program.

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22.Always remove iFIT.com CD’s from your CD player when you are not using them.

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

24.Make sure to perform all maintenance procedures outlined in this manual. Failure to do so will void the warranty and may result in damage to the treadmill.

25.DANGER: Always unplug the power cord immediately after use, before cleaning

the treadmill, and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures described in this manual. Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only.

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

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W ARNING

D ECAL PLACEMENT

The decals shown below are found on the treadmill. If any decal is missing or illegible, please call

Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-201-2109, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays) to order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

WARNING:

HIGH VOLTAGE!

Please do not attempt to service this unit without contacting Nordic Track Commercial Fitness Division Customer Care at [phone]

HAZARDOUS

VOLTAGE

Disconnect power

before servicing.

Note: This decal is shown at 85% of actual size.

! WARNING

Do not remove or insert this plug while the safety key is inserted in the console. Touch metal frame before removing or inserting plug. Static sensitive components may be affected.

Underside

of Console

: HIGH VOLTAGE

Disconnect line cord from outlet before servicing.

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B EFORE

YOU

B EGIN

Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ® 9600 treadmill. The NordicTrack 9600 treadmill offers an impressive array of features to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

using the NordicTrack 9600 treadmill . If you have questions after reading this manual, please call

Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-201-2109, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time

(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note your product model number and serial number before calling. The model number of your treadmill is

CTL8250, CTL8500, or CTL8750. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill (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.

Console*
Accessory Tray	Water Bottle Holder
Handrail	Key/Clip
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
	On/off Circuit Breaker
Walking Belt
Foot Rail
	Power Cord
	Cushioned Walking Platform
Roller Adjustment Bolt	*The iFIT.com Console is shown

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HOW TO	S ET	U P THE	T READMILL
Assembly requires two persons.		Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.			Assembly can be completed using the included
allen wrenches.

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. Slide the Right and Left Uprights (95, 97) onto the brack-

ets near the front of the Frame (76).	Make sure that the
Uprights are on the correct sides; the indicated holes
must be facing the treadmill.

Raise the Right Upright (95) until the lower hole in the front of the Upright is aligned with the upper hole in the bracket. Thread an Upright Bolt (96) into the Upright and the bracket. Do not fully tighten the Upright Bolt yet.

Repeat this step with the Left Upright (97).

2.While a second person holds the Handrail (91) near the Uprights (95, 97), feed the wires in both sides of the Handrail down into the Uprights. Pull the ends of the wires out of the lower ends of the Uprights. If there are wire ties on the ends of the wires, remove them.

Finger tighten four Handrail Bolts (99) into the Uprights

(95, 97) and the Handrail (91). Do not tighten the

Handrail Bolts yet. Be careful to avoid pinching the wires.

Note: The CD Holder (86) and the Cup Holder (85) are replaceable. If these parts become dislodged from the Console Base (89), simply press them back into place.

3.Connect the Network Wire (18), the TV Cable (17), the Network Wire Harness (59), and the Right Power Wire Harness (57) in the indicated locations. Push all of the

excess wire up into the Uprights (95, 97).	Make sure
that all wires are fully connected. Note: Regardless
of which console your treadmill has, connect all
wires so that the console can later be upgraded if de-
sired.

1	Holes	95
		96
97
	96
		76
2
		89
	86
91
	99	85
97
	Wires	95
3		95
97
18	17	57
	59

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4. Refer to step 1. While a second person holds the		4
Uprights (95, 97), remove the two Upright Bolts (96).
Slide the Uprights (95, 97) fully onto the brackets on the		91
Frame (not shown).	Be careful to avoid pinching your
hands or the wires.	Attach each Upright with four	99
Upright Bolts (96) as shown.	Firmly tighten all eight
Upright Bolts.
Firmly tighten the four Handrail Bolts (99).			91
		97	95
			96
			96
5. After the treadmill is placed in the location where it will		5
be used (see HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on
page 9), make sure that both Rear Feet (5) and both
front Wheels (not shown) rest firmly on the floor. If the
treadmill rocks even slightly, turn the right Rear Foot
clockwise or counterclockwise until the rocking motion
is eliminated.
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6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill.	Keep the included allen
wrenches for adjustment purposes. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the tread-
mill.

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HOW TO

M OVE THE

T READMILL

Before moving the treadmill, make sure that the

power cord is unplugged. Note: It may be necessary to disconnect the CATV cable and the network

wire from the treadmill, depending on how far the treadmill will be moved.

Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, mov-

ing it requires two persons. While one person lifts the indicated end, firmly hold the handrails and tip

the treadmill forward until it rolls on the front wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location and then lower it back to the level position.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, use extreme caution while moving the treadmill. Do not attempt to move the treadmill over uneven surfaces.

Handrails

Lift	Wheels
Here

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HOW TO

C ONNECT THE

T READMILL

HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD
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
electric shock.
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.

This product is for use on a dedicated, 20-amp, 120-volt circuit. No other appliance should be on the

same circuit. This
product is
equipped with a		1
cord having an
equipment-ground-
ing conductor and
a grounding plug.
Plug one end of
the cord into the
treadmill as shown
in drawing 1.

Plug the grounding plug into to a standard NEMA 5-20 receptacle as shown in drawing 2. Do not modify the

plug or the receptacle. Do not use an adapter, a surge protector, or an extension cord.

HOW TO CONNECT A CATV CABLE

If your treadmill has the Workout TV console or the iFIT.com console, a CATV cable must be connected to the treadmill for cable TV stations to be viewed.

Locate the cable jack on the front of the treadmill. Connect the CATV cable to the cable jack.

Cable Jack

HOW TO CONNECT NETWORK WIRING
If your treadmill has the iFIT.com console,	network
wiring must be connected to the treadmill fo	r the con-
sole to be able to access the internet.
Locate the network
jack on the front of
the treadmill.
Connect a network
wire to the network
jack.
	Network Jack

2	NEMA Receptacle

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HOW TO

C ONNECT YOUR

C D PLAYER TO THE

T READMILL

If your treadmill has the Basic console or the

Workout TV console, you can connect a portable CD player to the treadmill and use iFIT.com CD’s. (Refer

to page 22 for instructions about using iFIT.com CD’s.)

HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE CD PLAYER

Plug one end of a male-to-male audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack on the left side of the console. Plug the other end of the audio cable into the PHONES jack on your CD player. Plug your headphones into the jack on the console.

		PHONES	LINE OUT
		LINE OUT	PHONES
	Head-	Audio
		Cable
	phones

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HOW TO

U PGRADE YOUR

C ONSOLE

Your treadmill has been pre-configured to operate with the Basic console, the Workout TV console, and the iFIT.com console (see the drawings below and at the right).

For information about the features of the Basic console, refer to page 13; to learn about the state-of-the-art Workout TV console, refer to page 26; for a description of the revolutionary iFIT.com console, refer to page 28.

To upgrade your console and expand the capabilities of your treadmill whenever you choose, simply contact your local Ground Zero Sales Representative

or call Ground Zero toll-free at 1-877-363-8449.

Basic Console

Workout TV Console

iFIT.com Console

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HOW TO

U SE THE

B ASIC

C ONSOLE

Matrix

Main Display

Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it.

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

workouts, and a unique fitness test program that mea-

sures your relative fitness level. Note: The pulse-driven

The Basic console offers an impressive array of fea-

programs and the fitness test program require the use

tures to help you get the most from your exercise.

of a Polar

®-compatible chest pulse sensor (not included).

When the manual mode of the console is selected, the

The console also features new iFIT.com interactive

speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with

technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a per-

a touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will

sonal trainer right at your side. Using a male-to-male

provide continuous exercise feedback. You can even

audio cable (available at electronics stores), you can

measure your heart rate using the built-in pulse sensor.

connect your portable CD player to the treadmill and

play special iFIT.com CD programs (CD’s are available

Six preset workout programs are also offered.

Each

separately). IFIT.com CD programs automatically con-

program automatically controls the speed and incline

trol the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal

of the treadmill to give you an effective workout.

trainer guides you through every step of your workout.

High-energy music provides added motivation. Each

In addition, the console offers three pulse-driven pro-

CD features two programs designed by certified per-

grams that adjust the speed and incline of

the treadmill

sonal trainers.

To order iFIT.com CD’s, call toll-free

to keep your heart rate near target levels during your

1-877-363-8449.

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