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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
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s), If a 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(s) may
not be shown at actual size.
• Misuseof this machine
may result in serious
injury.
• Read user's manual
prior touse and follow
all warnings and
instructions.
• Do not allow children
on oraround machine.
• Pedals continue to
spin when you stop
pedaling.
• Spinning pedals can
cause injury,
• Reduce pedal speed
in acontrolled manner.
• User weight must not
exceed 275 pounds.
• Replace label if
damaged, illegible, or
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
AWARNING: Toreducethe.skofso.oosinjury,reada,importantprecaot onsand
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.
.
it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
.
Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
.
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.
.
Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
.
Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
.
Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 275 Ibs.
(124 kg).
Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
.
Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the upper
body arms 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 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.
When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to s!owly 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.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary
NordicTrack ®E5 Sl elliptical exerciser. The E5 Sl ellip-
tical exerciser provides a wide array of features
designed to make your workouts at home more effec-
tive and enjoyable--and when you're not exercising,
the unique elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the
way.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
Upper Body Arm
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Water Bottle Holder*
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
Console
Pedal Disc
Handle
Wheel
Pedal
Latch Button
*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.
Assembly requires the included tools and your own Phillips screwdriver _, adjustable
wrench _::_:_, and rubber mallet :::z:zz:::z_.
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 pre=
assembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
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Wave Washer Large Wave M8 Washer M8 x 23mm M8 x 23mm
(80)-2 Washer (89)-4 (39)-4 Thin Washer Washer (31)-8
(96)-4
M8 Split M10 Split Blunt Screw Round Head
Washer (97)-16 Washer (99)-4 (33)-6 Screw (92)-19
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (86)-6
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (45)-4
M8 x 14mm Patch
Screw (84)-6
M4 x 16mm M4 x 16mm
M8 x 45mm Patch
Screw (90)-6
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M10 x 80mm Button Screw (93)-4
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See HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE
ELMPTICAL EXERCISER on page 12 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 80mm Button Screws
(93) and two M10 Split Washers (99).
.
Attach the Left and Right Frame Covers (36,
37) around the Frame (1) with four M4 x 16mm
Round Head Screws (92).
36
37
99
93
.
With the help of another person, carefully tip
the elliptical exerciser onto its side. Attach the
Center Foot (40) to the Frame (1) with two
M4 x 16mm Blunt Screws (33). Then, return the
elliptical exerciser to the upright position.
Orient the Rear Stabilizer (3) as shown. While
another person lifts the Folding Frame (2),
attach the Rear Stabilizer to the Folding Frame
with two M10 x 80mm Button Screws (93) and
two M10 Split Washers (99).
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Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses
4. 4
(64, 65).
While another person holds the Upright (10)
near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire
Harness (65) to the Lower Wire Harness (64).
Then, insert the Upright (10) into the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright with four M8 x 19mm Patch
Screws (86) and four M8 Split Washers (97).
Do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
.
Orient the Left and Right Upright Covers (19,
20) as shown. Then, attach the Upright Covers
around the Upright (10) with five M4 x 16mm
Round Head Screws (92).
10
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harnesses (64, 65)
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86
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97
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92.
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20 92
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Tip: Avoid damaging the Upper Wire
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Harness (65).
Apply a generous amount of the included grease
to the Upper Body Axle (71). Insert the Upper
Body Axle through the Upright (10).
Apply a small amount of grease to a Wave
Washer (80). Slide the Wave Washer onto the
left end of the Upper Body Axle (71).
Identify the Left Upper Body Leg (24), which is
marked with an "L" sticker, and orient it as
shown. Slide the Left Upper Body Leg onto the
left side of the Upper Body Axle (71).
Attach the Left Upper Body Leg (24) to the Upper
Body Axle (71) with an M8 x 19mm Patch Screw
(86) and an M8 x 23mm Washer (31).
Repeat this step for the Right Upper Body
Leg (72).
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Grease
31
0
Grease
31
.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (23) to the
Right Upper Body Leg (72) with three M8 x
14mm Patch Screws (84) and three M8 Split
Washers (97).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (22) in the
same way.
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Hold the Right Rear Upper Body Cover (28) and
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the Right Front Upper Body Cover (29) around
the Right Upper Body Leg (72). Attach the
Upper Body Covers with five M4 x 16mm Round
Head Screws (92).
Attach the Left Rear Upper Body Cover (26)
and the Left Front Upper Body Cover (27) in
the same way.
.
The Console (11) can use four 1.5V "D" batter-
ies (not included); alkaline batteries are
recommended, iMPORTANT: if the Console
has been exposed to cold temperatures,
allow it to warm to room temperature before
inserting batteries. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the console displays or other electronic
components. Remove the battery cover, insert
the batteries into the Console, and reattach the
battery cover. Make sure to orient the batter=
ies as shown by the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
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92
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Batter
Cover
To purchase an optional AC adapter, contact
the store where you purchased this product
or call the telephone number on the cover of
this manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer=supplied AC
adapter. Plug one end of the AC adapter into
the jack on the console; plug the other end into
an outlet installed in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
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