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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 .................................................. 13
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 21
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 23
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, 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.
, Misuse of this machine
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
ina controlled manner.
, User weight must not
exceed 300 pounds.
• Replace label if
damaged, illegible, or
removed. [_
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ®
E5 Vl elliptical exerciser. The E5 Vl elliptical exerciser
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 exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, please see the front
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Water Bottle Holder*
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.
Console
Handlebar
Storage Magnet
Adjustment
Adjustment
Crank
Handle
Wheel
Pedal
Pedal Arm Latch
Storage Latch
*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 tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver _ and a rubber
mallet c__.
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts, The number in parenthe-
ses 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: If a part is not in the hardware
kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
1
M8 x 16mm x 2mm
Washer (120)-2
M6 Split Washer
(112)-8
M8 x 23mm x 2mm
Washer (126)-2
M8 Split Washer
(103)-14
M6 x 12mm Patch
Screw (111)-8
M8 x 23,5mm x lmm
Washer (110)-2
M10 Split
Washer (123)-4
M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (102)-16
M10 x 80mm Patch
Screw (100)-4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (93)-4
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Patch Screw (121 )-2
Small Wave
Washer (118)-2
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (106)-8
Medium Wave
Washer (119)-2
M4 x 19mm
Flat Head
Screw (117)-1
5

Identify and orient the Front Stabilizer (3) as
shown.
While another person lifts the Frame (1), attach
the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Frame with two
MIO x 80mm Patch Screws (100) and two MIO
Split Washers (123).
.
Identify and orient the Rear Stabilizer (4) as
shown.
While another person lifts the Folding Frame
(2), attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Folding
Frame with two MIO x 80mm Patch Screws
(100) and two MIO Split Washers (123).
123
IO0
3
100
123
6

Identify and orient the Upright (5) and the Top
3. 3
Cover (23) as shown. Slide the Top Cover
upward onto the Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (5) and
the Top Cover (23) near the Frame (1).
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (5). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Wire Harness
(60). Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie
upward out of the top of the Upright. Then, untie
and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (60) from
falling into the Upright (5), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or tape.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (60).
Insert the Upright (5) into the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (5) with four M8 x 16mm
Patch Screws (102) and four M8 Split Washers
(103). Do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
Wire Tie
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (60)
Slide the Top Cover (23) downward. Do not
press the Top Cover into the Frame (1) yet.
Wire
102-_ /
103
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.
Apply a generous amount of the included grease
to the Upright Axle (48) and to two Small Wave
Washers (118).
Insert the Upright Axle (48) through the Upright
(5) and center it. Slide a Small Wave Washer
(118) onto each side of the Upright Axle.
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2
126
Identify the Right and Left Upper Body Legs (6,
7), which are marked with "Right" and "Left" stick-
ers, and orient them as shown.
Slide the Right and Left Upper Body Legs (6, 7)
onto each side of the Upright Axle (48).
Tighten an M8 x 16mm Patch Screw (102) and
an M8 x 23mm x 2mm Washer (126) into each
end of the Upright Axle (48).
.
See the upper drawing. Apply some of the
included grease to the axle on the Right Upper
Body Leg (6) and to a Medium Wave Washer
(119).
Slide a Leg Spacer (55) and the Medium Wave
Washer (119) onto the Right Upper Body Leg
(6). Make sure that the fiat side of the Leg
Spacer is facing outward.
Identify the Right Pedal Arm (12), which is
marked with a "Right" sticker, and orient it as
shown. Slide the Right Pedal Arm onto the
Right Upper Body Leg (6).
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Grease
48
126
102
6
Grease
_119
110
56
20
121
Attach the Right Pedal Arm (12) with an M8 x
23mm Shoulder Patch Screw (121), an M8 x
16mm x 2mm Washer (120), an Axle Cover
(56), and an M8 x 23.5mm x lmm Washer
(110).
See the lower drawing. Press the Right Pedal
Arm (12) onto the right Adjustment Sleeve (46).
Make sure that the Right Pedal Arm latches
into place.
Tighten an Adjustment Knob (45) onto the right
Adjustment Pin (44).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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Identify the Right Pedal (14), which is marked
with a "Right" sticker, and orient it as shown.
Attach the Right Pedal (14) to the Right Pedal
Arm (12) with four M6 x 12mm Patch Screws
(111) and four M6 Split Washers (112).
Attach the Left Pedal (15) to the Left Pedal
Arm (13) in the same way.
.
Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (8), which is
marked with a "Right" sticker, and orient it as
shown.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (8) to the
Right Upper Body Leg (6) with three M8 x
16mm Patch Screws (102) and three M8 Split
Washers (103).
12
14
13
15
112
111
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (9) to the Left
Upper Body Leg (7) in the same way.
103
102
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