NordicTrack E3000 User Manual

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T80627857

Model No. NTL17950
Serial No.

Find the serial number in the location
shown below. Write the serial number
in the space above for reference.

Serial Number Decal

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USER'S MANUAL

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CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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 IP, 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 this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.

2. Use the treadmill only as described.

3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. 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 put 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. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.

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

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

9. 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.

shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(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.

Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that

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meets all of the specifications described on
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-888­825-2588
see your local electronics store.

and order part number 146148, or

Always wear athletic

12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con
trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys­tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,
which may result in a fall and serious injury.

13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres­sor 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
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 27 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 reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the treadmill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for
the location of the reset/off circuit breaker.)

Do not attempt to move the treadmill until it is

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properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page
6, and HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on
page 9.) You must be able to safely lift 55
pounds (25 kg) to move the treadmill.

Do not change the incline of the treadmill by

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placing objects under the treadmill.

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When using iFIT.com programs, an electronic

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“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 incline changes.
In some instances, the speed and/or incline
may change before the personal trainer de­scribes the change.

22. When using iFIT.com programs, you can man­ually override the speed and incline settings
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 or video program.

23. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from
your CD player or VCR and disconnect your
MP3 player when you are not using them.

Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the

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treadmill regularly.

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

DANGER: Always unplug the power

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cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the main­tenance and adjustment procedures de­scribed 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
representative only.

27. The treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use the treadmill in any commer­cial, rental, or institutional setting.

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

The decal shown has 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 REPLACE­MENT PARTS on page 31). Apply the decal in the location shown.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack
E3000 treadmill. The E3000 treadmill offers a selection
of features designed to make your workouts at home
more enjoyable and effective.

For your benefit,
using the treadmill. If you have questions after read-

ing this manual, 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 (ex-

Console

Fan

read this manual carefully before

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cluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note
the product model number and serial number before
calling. The model number of the treadmill is
NTL17950. The serial number 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

Handrail

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Key/Clip

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

*No water bottle is included.

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ASSEMBLY

Washer (116)–4

Console Bolt (110)–4

3/4” Tek Screw

(91)–4

Upright Bolt (113)–4

Panel Screw

(101)–3

Frame Bolt (31)–4

Handrail Bolt (90)–4

Star Washer

(114)–4

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.

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.

Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own Phillips screwdriver . For
help identifying the assembly hardware, see the hardware drawings below.

1. Raise the end of the Frame (not shown) until the tread­mill can be moved on the Front Wheels (66), and care­fully roll the treadmill off the wood pallet.

Insert the Wire Harness (108) through the Upright Plate
(115).

With the help of a second person, hold the Upright (111)
and the Upright Plate (115) against the Frame Cover
(52). See the inset drawing and make sure that the

Upright and the Upright Plate are oriented as
shown. Attach the Upright and the Upright Plate with

four Upright Bolts (113) with two Star Washers (114).

Do not tighten the Upright Bolts yet.

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115

111

111

66

108

114

52

115

114

113

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2. Have a second person hold the console assembly near

the Upright (111). Insert the wire harness extending from
the console assembly through the hole in the top of the
Upright. Attach the console assembly to the Upright with
four Console Bolts (110) and two Star Washers (114).

Firmly tighten the four Console Bolts.

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Next, connect the wire harness extending from the con­sole assembly to the Wire Harness (108). The connec-

tors should slide together easily and snap into place.
If they do not, turn one connector and try again.

3. Note: For clarity, the console assembly is not shown

in this step.

Orient the Short Panel (106) so that the indicated notches
are at the top. Have a second person hold the Short Panel
against the Upright (111), with the top of the Short
Panel flush with the top of the Upright. Route the Wire
Harness (108) down the indicated side of the Short Panel.

Wire Harness

114

110

111

3

Notches

109

108

Console

Assembly

114

110

108

112

101

108

Next, hold the Long Panel (112) against the opposite side
of the Upright (111); make sure that the top of the Long

Panel is flush with the top of the Upright and that the
Wire Harness (108) is not pinched. Press the Long

Panel and the Short Panel (106) together, and align the
three holes in the Long Panel with the holes in the Panel
Brackets (109). Attach the Long Panel and the Short
Panel with three Panel Screws (101).

Firmly tighten the four Upright Bolts (113).

106

111

109

101

101

109

113

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4. Identify the right Handrail (86) and the Left Handrail (89);
the Handrails have indented holes in the outer sides for
the heads of the Handrail Bolts (90).

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93

Hold the Right Handrail (86) on the right side of the tread
mill. Loosely thread two Handrail Bolts (90) into the
bracket on the Right Handrail and into the console assem­bly. Do not tighten the Handrail Bolts yet. Attach the
Left Handrail to the left side of the treadmill in the same
way. Then, slide the Upper Handrail (93) onto the Right
and Left Handrails.

Next, slide a Handrail Bracket (32) onto the lower end of
the Right Handrail (86). Insert two Frame Bolts (31) with
two Washers (116) into the Right Handrail and the
Handrail Bracket, and finger tighten the Frame Bolts into
the Frame (28). Do not tighten the Frame Bolts yet.
Attach the lower end of the Left Handrail (89) in the same
way.

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Console

Assembly

86

116

32

28

90

31

5. Attach the Upper Handrail (93) to the Left and Right
Handrails (86, 89) with four 3/4” Tek Screws (91) (only two
are shown); start all four Tek Screws before tightening

them.

See step 4. Firmly tighten the four Handrail Bolts (90) and
the four Frame Bolts (31).

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93

89

91

86

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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 26), follow the steps below to install the re­ceiver included with the chest pulse sensor.

1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.

2. Remove the indicated 3/4” Screw (95) and the Access
Door (121) from the bottom of the Console Base (98).

3. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated wire
extending from the Console Base (98).

ceiver so the small cylinder is oriented as shown and
is facing the Console Base.

plastic posts on the Access Door (121) with the two in­cluded small screws.

Attach the receiver to the

Hold the re-

98

Small

Cylinder

Small

Screws

Wire

4. Make sure that no wires are pinched. Reattach the
Access Door (121) with the 3/4” Screw (95). Discard the
other wires included with the receiver.

HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

1. Unplug the power cord.

2. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the location shown

by the arrow at the right, and raise the end of the tread­mill. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of injury,

bend your legs and keep your back straight. As you
raise the treadmill, make sure to lift with your legs
rather than your back.

3. Push the treadmill to the desired location. To reduce the

risk of injury, use extreme caution while moving the
treadmill.

121

A

95

Carefully lower the treadmill until it is resting on the floor.

4.

Wheels

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT

THE

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high­performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil-

icone spray or other substances to the walking
belt or the walking platform. 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 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.

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 1-888-825­2588 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
GFCI-equipped outlets.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus­trated 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.

1

Grounded Outlet Box

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Grounding Pin

Grounded Outlet

2

Grounded Outlet Box

Adapter

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

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 indicate
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, accelerate, or stop unexpect­edly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.

This product must be grounded.

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

If it should malfunc-

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Lug

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.

covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec­trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.

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Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box

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

Key

Clip

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The treadmill console offers an impressive array of
features designed to make your workouts more effec­tive and enjoyable. When the manual mode of the con­sole is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill
can be changed with the touch of a button. As you ex­ercise, the console will display continuous exercise
feedback. You can even measure your heart rate using
the built-in handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest
pulse sensor (see page 26).

In addition, the console features fifteen preset pro­grams that automatically control the speed and incline
of the treadmill as they guide you through effective
workouts. You can even create your own custom work­out programs and save them in memory for future use.
The console also offers four heart rate programs that
control the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep
your heart rate near a target heart rate during your
workouts. Note: You must wear the optional chest
pulse sensor to use the heart rate programs.

The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol­ogy. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a per-

sonal trainer in your home. Using a stereo audio cable,
you can connect the treadmill to your portable stereo,
home stereo, computer, or VCR and play special
iFIT.com MP3, CD, and video programs (iFIT.com MP3
programs, CDs, and videocassettes are available sepa­rately). iFIT.com programs automatically control the
speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer
guides you through every step of your workout; high­energy music provides added motivation. To purchase

and download iFIT.com MP3 programs, go to
www.iFIT.com.
cassettes, call toll-free 1-888-825-2588.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to www.iFIT.com and access iFIT.com
programs directly from our Web site.

www.iFIT.com for more information.

To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 12. To use a preset
program
program, see pages 17 and 18. To use a heart rate
program, see page 19. To use an iFIT.com MP3, CD,
or video program, see page 23. To use an iFIT.com
program directly from our Web site

, see page 15. To create and use a custom

To purchase iFIT.com CDs or video-

See

, see page 25.

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