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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ............................................................... 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................................................ 4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART ................................................................ 5
ASSEMBLY ................................................................................ 6
THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR .......................................................... 15
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL .............................................................. 16
FCC INFORMATION ........................................................................ 30
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 31
EXERCISE GUIDELINES .................................................................... 33
PART LIST................................................................................ 34
EXPLODED DRAWING ...................................................................... 36
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.
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
a controlled manner.
.User weight must not
exceed 400 Ibs /
181 kgs.
•This product should
always be used on a
level surface.
•This product is not
intended for
therapeutic use.
• Replace label if
damaged, illegible,
or removed.
NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Toreducetheriskofse.ous njury,reada,important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical, iCON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.
,
it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 8.
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.Before beginning
any exercise program, consult your physi= 9.
clan. This is especially important for persons
over age 35 or persons with pre=existing
health problems.
The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 400 Ibs. (181 kg).
Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
.
Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual
.
The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
.
Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois=
ture and dust. Do not put the elliptical in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
,
Place the elliptical on a level surface, with at
least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and
rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each
side. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the elliptical.
.
Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
.
Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
10.
Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
11.
The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu-
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
12.
The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the fly-
wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
a controlled way.
13.
Keep your back straight while using the ellip=
tical; do not arch your back.
14.
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.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK <_'E 14.5 elliptical. The E 14.5 elliptical
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. If you have questions after
Upper Body Arm
Ramp Control
Handlebar
Fan
Accessory Tray
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.
Console
Resistance Control
Heart Rate Monitor
Fan
Pedal
Pedal Handle
Wheel
Ramp
Roller
Length: 5 ft. 9 in. (175 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 2 in. (66 cm)
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PART iDENTiFiCATiON CHART
Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. 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
key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it
has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.
H
M8 Locknut
(102)-4
#8 x 1/2"
Screw (124)-4
#8 x 3/4"
Screw (123)-11
M8 x 35mm
Bolt (96)-4
M8 Star
Washer (122)-4
0
Screw (121 )-10
M6 x 12mm
M10 x 90mm
Screw (84)-2
Wave Washer
(95)-2
MIO x 75mm Screw
M8 x 16mm
Screw (120)-6
(119)-2
M8 x 25mm
Washer (98)-6
M8 x 19mm
Screw (82)-4
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ASSEMBLY
• To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble the elliptical, call 1-800-445-2480.
• Assembly requires two persons.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until you complete all assembly steps.
• Left parts are marked "L" or "Left" and right parts
are marked "R" or "Right."
.
Remove the screws (not shown) and the ship-
ping bracket (not shown) from the front of the
Frame (1). Discard the screws.
With the help of a second person, place the ship-
ping bracket (not shown) under the front of the
Frame (1). Have the second person hold the
Frame to prevent it from tipping while you
complete this step.
• To identify small parts, see page 5.
• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one Phillips screwdriver
one
rubber mallet
Assembly may be easier if you have your own set
of wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
6
84
Attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Frame
(1) with two M10 x 90mm Screws (84). Then,
remove and discard the shipping bracket (not
shown).
2. Orient the Front Stabilizer Cover (8) as shown.
Press the Mounts (117) (only three are shown)
on the underside of the Front Stabilizer Cover
(8) into the Frame (1). Then, press the Front
Stabilizer Cover into place.
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Remove the screws (not shown) and the ship-
3. 3
ping bracket (not shown) from the rear of the
Frame (1). Discard the screws.
With the help of a second person, place the ship-
ping bracket (not shown) under the rear of the
Frame (1). Have the second person hold the
Frame to prevent it from tipping while you
complete this step.
Orient the Rear Stabilizer (5) so that the welded
tubes are in the locations shown.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (5) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 75mm Screws (119).
Then, remove and discard the shipping bracket
(not shown).
5
119
Welded Tubes
4. Orient the Rear Stabilizer Cover (2) as shown.
Press the Mounts (117) on the underside of the
Rear Stabilizer Cover (2) into the Rear Stabilizer
(5). Then, press the Rear Stabilizer Cover into
place.
.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Main Wire (110). Have
a second person hold the Upright (4) on the
Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (4) with four M8 x 19mm
Screws (82) and four M8 Star Washers (122).
4
2
117
82
22
110
Avoid pinching the
Main Wire (110)
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Locate the wire tie in the Upright (4). Tie the
6. 6
lower end of the wire tie to the Main Wire (110).
Then, pull the upper end of the wire tie until the
Main Wire is routed through the Upright.
Wire
Tie
Tip: To prevent the Main Wire (110) from fail=
ing into the Upright (4), secure the Main Wire
with the wire tie.
.
Press the Lower Upright Cover (56) onto the
Shield Cover (75).
4
11
Wire
Tie
56
75
8

Identify the Left and Right Inner Covers (55, 68)
8. 8
and orient them as shown.
Slide the Left Inner Cover (55) onto the left side
of the Upright (4). Then, slide the Right Inner
Cover (68) onto the right side of the Upright.
.
Using a small plastic bag to keep your fingers
clean, apply some of the included grease to the
Pivot Axle (35) and to two Wave Washers (95).
55
68
Insert the Pivot Axle (35) through the Upright (4)
and then center it. Tip: it may be helpful to use
a rubber mallet.
Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61) and ori-
ent it as shown.
Slide a Wave Washer (95) and the Right Upper
Body Arm (61) onto the right side of the Pivot
Axle (35).
Repeat these actions for the Left Upper Body
Arm (not shown).
Grease
95
61
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10. Tighten an M8 x 16mm Screw (120) and an M8
x 25mm Washer (98) into each end of the Pivot
Axle (35) at the same time.
10
11. Identify the Right Pedal (49) and the Right Pedal
Arm (58), and orient them as shown.
Attach the Right Pedal (49) to the Right Pedal
Bracket (139) on the Right Pedal Arm (58) with
five M6 x 12mm Screws (121 ).
Repeat this step for the Left Pedal (not
shown) and the Left Pedal Arm (not shown).
11
121
49
121
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12. Orient the Left Pedal Arm (44) as shown.
Apply grease to the axle on the Left Pedal
Arm (44).
Attach the Left Pedal Arm (44) to the Left Roller
Arm (12) with an M8 x 16mm Screw (120), a
Roller Arm Cover (81), and an M8 x 25mm
Washer (98).
Repeat this step for the Right Pedal Arm (not
shown).
12
44
13. Tip: Do not slide the Right Upper Body Leg
(36) onto the Right Upper Body Arm (61) until
step 14.
Orient the Right Upper Body Leg (36) as shown.
Apply grease to the axle on the Right Upper
Body Leg.
Slide the Pedal Arm Flex Bracket (136) on the
Right Pedal Arm (58) onto the Right Upper Body
Leg (36).
Attach the Pedal Arm Flex Bracket (136) to the
Right Upper Body Leg (36) with an M8 x 16mm
Screw (120), an Axle Cover (53), and an M8 x
25mm Washer (98). Do not fully tighten the
Screw yet.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
13
61
Grease
136
98
33
58
120
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14. Slide the Right Upper Body Leg (36) onto the
Right Upper Body Arm (61).
Attach the Right Upper Body Leg (36) with two
M8 x 35mm Bolts (96) and two M8 Locknuts
(102). Make sure that the Locknuts are in the
hexagonal holes.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
See step 13. Tighten the M8 x 16mm
Screws (120).
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61
96
Hexagonal
102
15. Attach the Right Inner Cover (68) to the
Right Upper Body Arm (61) with a #8 x 3/4"
Screw (123).
Identify the Right Outer Cover (67) and orient it
as shown.
Attach the Right Outer Cover (67) to the Right
Inner Cover (68) and the Right Upper Body Leg
(36) with two #8 x 3/4" Screws (123).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
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68
36
67
123
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