NordicTrack GX 4.6 User Manual

Model No. NTIVEX83016.0
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.

Serial Number

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

UNITED KINGDOM
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Write:

ICON Health & Fitness, Ltd.
Unit 1D, The Gateway
Fryers Way, Silkwood Park
OSSETT
WF5 9TJ
UNITED KINGDOM

USER’S MANUAL

AUSTRALIA
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ICON Health & Fitness
PO Box 635
WINSTON HILLS NSW 2153
AUSTRALIA

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

RECYCLING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. IFIT is a registered trademark of ICON
Health & Fitness, Inc. App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android
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the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and

instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are ade­quately informed of all precautions.

2. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per­sons with pre-existing health problems.

3. The exercise bike is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are given supervi­sion or instruction about use of the exercise
bike by someone responsible for their safety.
Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.

4. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a com­mercial, rental, or institutional setting.

5. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the exercise
bike in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.

6. Place the exercise bike on a level surface
with at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around
the exercise bike. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat under the
exercise bike.

7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each
time the exercise bike is used. Replace any
worn parts immediately.

8. Keep children under age 13 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.

9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise bike. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.

10. The exercise bike should not be used
by persons weighing more than 253 lbs.
(115 kg).

11. Be careful when mounting and dismounting
the exercise bike.

12. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors, including the user’s
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart
rate readings. The heart rate monitor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin­ing heart rate trends in general.

13. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.

14. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint, if you become short
of breath, 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® GX 4.6 exercise bike. Cycling is an
effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular fitness,
building endurance, and toning the body. The GX 4.6
exercise bike 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 exercise bike. If you have questions after

Heart Rate Monitor

Handlebar Knob

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

Handlebar

Seat

Seat Knob

Leveling Foot

Seat Post Knob

Wheel

Pedal/Strap

Length: 3 ft. 4 in. (102 cm)
Width: 1 ft. 11 in. (61 cm)
Weight: 88 lbs. (40 kg)

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ASSEMBLY

• 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 fi nish all assembly steps.

• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts
are marked “R” or “Right.”

1. Go to www.iconsupport.eu on your computer

and register your product.

• activates your warranty

• saves you time if you ever need to contact
Customer Service

• allows us to notify you of upgrades and offers

Note: If you do not have Internet access, call

Customer Service (see the front cover of this
manual) and register your product.

• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:

one Phillips screwdriver

one adjustable wrench

Assembly may be easier if you have a set of
wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.

1

2. If there is a shipping insert (not shown) in the

front of the Frame (1), remove and discard it.

Identify the Front Stabilizer (2). Attach the Front

Stabilizer to the Frame (1) with two M8 x 58mm
Screws (13), two M8 Split Washers (14), and two
M8 Curved Washers (15).

2

2

15
14

1

13

5

3. If there is a shipping insert (not shown) in the

rear of the Frame (1), remove and discard it.

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)

with two M8 x 58mm Screws (13), two M8 Split
Washers (14), and two M8 Curved Washers (15).

3

3

1

15
14

13

4. Identify the Right Pedal (18).

Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the

Right Pedal (18) clockwise into the Right Crank
Arm (17).

Firmly tighten the Left Pedal (not shown)

counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm
(not shown). IMPORTANT: You must turn the
Left Pedal counterclockwise to attach it.

Next, adjust the strap (A) on the Right Pedal

(18) to the desired position, and press the
ends of the strap onto the tabs (B) on the Right
Pedal. Adjust the strap on the Left Pedal (not

shown) in the same way.

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17

18

A

B

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5. Orient the Handlebar Post (4) and the Post
Cover (23) as shown. Slide the Post Cover
upward onto the Handlebar Post.

While a second person holds the Handlebar

Post (4) and the Post Cover (23) near the Frame
(1), connect the Upper Wire (21) to the Lower
Wire (22).

5

4

21

23

22

1

6. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the
Handlebar Post (4) onto the Frame (1). Attach
the Handlebar Post with four M8 x 15mm Screws
(19), four M8 Split Washers (14), and four M8
Washers (7); start all the Screws, and then

tighten them.

Then, press the Post Cover (23) onto the Right

and Left Shields (79, 80).

6

Avoid pinching

the wires

19

19

80

14

14

7

7

4

23

7

14

19

1

79

7

7. Orient the Handlebar (5) as shown. While a
second person holds the Handlebar near the
Handlebar Post (4), route the Pulse Wires (39)
in the Handlebar upward through the Handlebar
Post.

Tip: Avoid pinching the Pulse Wires (39).

Insert the Handlebar (5) into the clamp (C) on
the Handlebar Post (4). Have the second person
hold the Handlebar and the clamp in place.

Attach the Handlebar (5) to the Handlebar Post

(4) with the Handlebar Knob (36), the Handlebar
Spacer (26), an M8 Washer (7), and the Rear
Handlebar Cover (86).

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pinching

the Pulse

Wires (39)

Avoid

36

5

86

26

39

4

C

7

8. While a second person holds the Console (35)
near the Handlebar Post (4), plug the Upper
Wire (21) and the Pulse Wires (39) into the
receptacles on the Console.

The connectors on the Upper Wire (21) and

the Pulse Wires (39) should slide easily
into the receptacles and snap into place. If

a connector does not slide easily into a recep­tacle, turn the connector and try again. If you

do not connect the connectors properly, the
Console (35) may become damaged when
you use the exercise bike.

Insert the excess wires into the Handlebar

Post (4).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the

Console (35) to the Handlebar Post (4) with four
M4 x 16mm Screws (37) and four M4 Washers
(84); start all the Screws, and then tighten

them.

8

Avoid pinching

35

the wires

39

21

4

84

84

37

37

8