USER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in-
structions 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
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 350 lbs.
(159 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exerciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection while exercising.
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.
15. The battery pack contains materials that are
considered hazardous to the environment.
Proper disposal of the battery is required by
federal law.
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Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack
®
ELITE 1300 elliptical exerciser. The ELITE 1300 elliptical exerciser is an incredibly smooth exerciser that
moves your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing
the impact on your knees and ankles. And the ELITE
1300 elliptical exerciser offers an array of features designed to help you achieve your fitness goals in the
convenience and privacy of your home.
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.
Handlebar
Console
Leveling Foot
Leveling Foot
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Water Bottle Holder*
*No water bottle is included
Wheel
Pedal
Handle
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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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 an adjustable wrench .
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.
M8 Small
Washer (18)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (47)–6
M8 x 38mm Button
Bolt (58)–4
M10 x 25mm Patch
M10 Split
Washer (85)–20
M4 x 19mm
Screw (57)–2
Screw (48)–4
Wave Washer
(88)–4
M8 x 19mm Button
Screw (56)–4
M8 x 55mm Bolt
Set (92)–2
M10 Washer
(67)–14
M8 Nylon
Locknut (72)–4
M10 x 65mm Bolt
Set (94)–2
M8 Washer
(69)–4
M10 Nylon
Locknut (70)–2
M10 x 13mm Button
Screw (54)–14
M10 x 116mm Carriage Bolt (38)–2
M10 x 123mm Button Screw (87)–2
Thrust Washer
(66)–4
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1.
Attach the Stabilizer (8) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 116mm Carriage Bolts (38) and two
M10 Nylon Locknuts (70). Tighten two Leveling
Feet (36) into the underside of the Stabilizer.
2. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the
position shown. Connect the Upper Wire
Harness (77) to the Lower Wire Harness (78).
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four
M10 x 25mm Patch Screws (48) and four M10
Split Washers (85). Make sure that no wires
are pinched between the Upright and the
Frame.
1
1
2
48
85
78
2
1
70
38
8
36
77
85
48
85
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
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3. Attach the Track Frame (4) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 123mm Button Screws (87) and two
M10 Split Washers (85). Finger tighten a Button
Screw into the lower hole first, and then finger
tighten a Button Screw into the upper hole.
Then, tighten both Button Screws. Note: This
step may be easier if you raise the Frame a few
inches in the location shown by the arrow at the
right while you attach the Track Frame.
See the inset drawing, tighten two Leveling Feet
(36) into the underside of the Track Frame (4).
85
4
1
87
85
87
3
4
36
4. Apply a small amount of the included grease to
the sides of two Wave Washers (88) and two
Thrust Washers (66).
Slide a Weld Spacer (89) onto the Left Crank
Arm (83). Next, identify the Left Track Arm (12),
which is marked with an “L.” Orient the Left
Track Arm as shown, and slide it onto the Left
Crank Arm. Then, slide a Wave Washer (88) on
the end of the Left Crank Arm.
Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle Cap
(41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56).
Next, slide a Thrust Washer (66) onto the shoulder of the Axle Cap. Then, tighten the Button
Screw into the end of the Left Crank Arm (83).
Make sure that the Thrust Washer remains
on the shoulder of the Axle Cap, and that the
Wave Washer (88) remains on the end of the
Left Crank Arm.
Repeat this step to attach the Right Track Arm
(11) to the right side of the elliptical exerciser.
11
4
83
89
88
41
56
12
18
66
Grease
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5. Attach a Pedal (21) to the Left Pedal Leg (14)
with seven M10 x 13mm Button Screws (54),
seven M10 Split Washers (85), and seven M10
Washers (67).
Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the Right
Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same way.
5
21
67
67
85
85
54
54
14
6. Apply a thin film of grease to the barrel of an
M10 x 65mm Bolt Set (94). Next, fit the bracket
on the Left Pedal Leg (14) onto the bracket on
the Left Track Arm (12). Attach the Left Pedal
Leg to the Left Track Arm with the Bolt Set.
Attach the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) to the
Right Track Arm (not shown) in the same way.
12
94
Grease
14
94
6
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7. Identify the Left Handlebar (19), which is marked
with an “L.” Insert the Left Handlebar into one of
the Handlebar Legs (17). Next, turn the Left
Handlebar and the Handlebar Leg so that the
wide side of the pivot tube on the Left
Handlebar is above the hexagonal holes in
the Handlebar Leg. Attach the Left Handlebar
with two M8 x 38mm Button Bolts (58) and two
M8 Nylon Locknuts (72). Make sure that the
Nylon Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal
holes. Do not tighten the Button Bolts yet.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) and the other
Handlebar Leg (17) in the same way.
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8. Apply a small amount of grease to the sides of
two Wave Washers (88) and two Thrust Washers
(66).
Slide the Left Handlebar (19) onto the Handlebar
Axle (16) as shown. Next, slide a Wave Washer
(88) onto the end of the Handlebar Axle.
Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle Cap
(41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56).
Next, slide a Thrust Washer (66) onto the shoulder of the Axle Cap. Then, tighten the Button
Screw into the end of the Handlebar Axle (16).
Make sure that the Thrust Washer remains
on the shoulder of the Axle Cap, and that the
Wave Washer (88) remains on the end of the
Handlebar Axle.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) in the same
way. Then, tighten both M8 x 19mm Button
Screws (56) at the same time.
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1
56
18
56
41
41
88
88
16
20
66
18
19
66
19
20
58
58
72
17
17
Hexagonal
Holes
Wide side of
pivot tube
Grease