CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual for future reference.
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Number
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USER’S MANUAL
Model No. NTEL7996.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The warning decal shown here has been applied
in the location shown. If the decal is missing or
illegible, call the telephone number on the
front cover of this manual and request a free
replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. Note: The decal may not be
shown at actual size.
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1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for
home use only. Do not use your elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is enough clearance
around your elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exerciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the handlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. 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.
12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising, stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions 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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack
®
CX1000 elliptical exerciser. The CX1000 elliptical
exerciser provides a wide array of features designed
to make your workouts at home more effective and
enjoyable—and when you’re not exercising, the
unique CX1000 elliptical exerciser can be folded out of
the away.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
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 contacting 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.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Handle
Water Bottle Holder*
Adjustment Knob
Leveling Foot
Handle
Storage Latch
Crank Arm
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm Latch
Adjustment Bracket
*No water bottle is included
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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 hex keys, assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parentheses 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: Some small parts may have
been preassembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
Star Washer
(112)–8
M4 x 14mm
Screw (104)–8
Hub Screw (87)–8
M8 Split
Washer (90)–3
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (101)–14
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
M8 x 69mm Button
Bolt (80)–1
Wave Washer
(111)–2
M4 x 32mm
Round Head
Screw (105)–6
Screw (115)–4
M8 Washer
(88)–6
M4 x 45mm
Screw (108)–2
M8 x 23mm Button
Screw (84)–4
M10 x 82mm Button
M8 Jamnut
(79)–5
Screw (82)–2
M8 x 15mm Button
Screw (116)–8
M6 x 20mm Button
Screw (77)–4
M8 x 43mm Button
Bolt (78)–4
M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2
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1.
While another person lifts the Base (1), attach the
Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base with two M10 x
82mm Button Screws (82).
Next, hold the Left Stabilizer Cover (118) and the
Right Stabilizer Cover (119) around the Base (1).
Attach the Stabilizer Covers with six M4 x 16mm
Round Head Screws (101) (only three are shown).
2. Remove the indicated screw and the bracket from
the Base (1). Discard the screw and the bracket.
Next, turn the Base Foot (26) into the Base (1) as
far as possible.
3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame (2) with
two M10 x 127mm Button Screws (83).
Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2), press the
Latch Button (68), and lower the Frame until the
Rear Stabilizer (7) is resting on the floor.
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101
118
82
1
1
Bracket
26
Screw
3
83
7
Handle
2
68
2
1
119
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
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4. Identify the Left Crank Arm (36), which is marked
with a sticker. Hold the Left Crank Arm against the
left Crank Hub (38), and align the holes in the Left
Crank Arm with the unused holes in the Crank Hub.
Next, insert four Hub Screws (87) into the Left
Crank Arm, and finger tighten the Hub Screws into
the Crank Hub. Tighten one of the Hub Screws, and
then tighten the Hub Screw farthest from the first
Hub Screw. Then, tighten the remaining two Hub
Screws.
Attach a Hub Cover (75) to the Left Crank Arm (36)
with four M8 x 15mm Button Screws (116).
Repeat this step on the other side of the elliptical
exerciser. Make sure that the Crank Arms (36,
123) are oriented as shown.
36
38
75
116
116
Cutout
87
87
123
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5. While another person holds the Upright (3), connect
the Upper Wire Harness (48) to the Lower Wire
Harness (49). Gently pull the upper end of the
Upper Wire Harness to remove any slack, and
insert the Upright into the Base (1). Attach the
Upright with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80), an M8
Split Washer (90), and an M8 Jam Nut (79). Do not
tighten the Button Bolt yet; make sure that the
Jam Nut is in the hexagonal hole in the Base.
Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button Screws
(84) with M8 Split Washers (90) into the Base (1).
Do not tighten the Button Screws yet.
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (22) to the Base (1)
with two M4 x 14mm Screws (104).
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80
48
49
22
84
84
90
90
90
104
79
1
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6. Insert the end of the Upper Wire Harness (48)
through the rectangular hole in the Console Bracket
(4). Attach the Console Bracket to the Upright (3)
with four M6 x 20mm Button Screws (77).
Orient one of the Upright Covers (17) as shown, and
hold it against the Upright (3). Attach the Upright
Cover with two M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws
(101). Attach the other Upright Cover in the same
way.
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48
17
17
3
101
101
77
77
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8. While another person holds the Console (5) near
the Console Bracket (4), connect the wire harness
on the Console to the Upper Wire Harness (48).
Insert the excess wire harness into the Upright (3).
Next, attach the Console to the Console Bracket
with four M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101).
Be careful to avoid pinching the wire harness.
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7. The Console (5) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTANT: If the elliptical exerciser has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm
to room temperature before inserting batteries
into the Console. If you do not do this, the console displays or other electronic components
may become damaged. Press the two tabs on the
battery cover, and remove the battery cover. Next,
insert four batteries into the Console. Make sure
that the batteries are oriented as shown by the
diagrams inside of the battery compartments.
Then, reattach the battery cover to the Console.
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5
3
101
101
8
4
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Tabs
7
5
Wire
Harness
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10. Insert the Pivot Axle (74) into the Upright (3) and center it. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Pivot Axle.
Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (11) as shown, and
slide it onto the left end of the Pivot Axle (74). Slide
the Right Upper Body Arm (12) onto the right end of
the Pivot Axle.
Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (84) with an
M8 Washer (88) and a Wave Washer (111) into each
end of the Pivot Axle (74). Make sure that the Wave
Washers are on the ends of the Pivot Axle.
88
84
111
88
74
3
84
111
12
11
Grease
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9. Identify the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper
Body Arm (11), which are marked with stickers.
Orient the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper
Body Arm (11) as shown. Insert the Left Handlebar
into the Left Upper Body Arm. Attach the Left
Handlebar with two M8 x 43mm Button Bolts (78)
and two M8 Jam Nuts (79). Make sure that the
Jam Nuts are in the hexagonal holes in the Left
Upper Body Arm.
Attach the Right Handlebar (9) to the Right Upper
Body Arm (12) in the same way.
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11
8
9
12
78
78
79
79