NordicTrack NEL09940 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. NEL09940
Serial No. _

Serial Number

Decal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the elliptical exerciser.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical exerciser.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.

3. The elliptical exerciser is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu­tional setting.

4. Place the elliptical exerciser on a level sur­face, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical exerciser
indoors, away from moisture and dust.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.

9. Always hold the handlebars when mounting,
dismounting, or using the elliptical exerciser.

10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip­tical exerciser; do not arch your back.

11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis­ing, stop immediately and cool down.

12. 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.

13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a complete stop. The ellip­tical exerciser does not have a free wheel;
the pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops.

14.Always unplug the power cord immediately

after use and before cleaning the elliptical
exerciser.

15.The decal shown below has been placed on

the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is missing
or illegible, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588 to
order a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown.

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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack

®

CX 990 elliptical exerciser. The CX 990 is an incredi­bly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural
elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your knees
and ankles. And the unique CX 990 features
adjustable resistance and incline to help you get the
most from your exercise. Welcome to a whole new
world of natural, elliptical-motion exercise from
NordicTrack.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-

tions after reading the manual, please call our
Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-825­2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist
you, please note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is
NEL09940. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the elliptical exerciser (see the front
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Water Bottle Holder*

*No water bottle is included

Handlebar

Pulse Sensor

FRONT

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Power Socket

Wheel

Pedal

Fan

Console

Ramp

Upright

Leveling Foot

Pedal Leg

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two people. 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 four
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable
wrenches , a rubber mallet , and pliers .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on
pages 24 and 25. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may

have been pre-assembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is pre-assembled.

1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (8). While another person
lifts the front of the Frame (1) and holds the Pedal
Legs (4, 5) in the position shown, attach the Front
Stabilizer to the Frame with four M8 x 44mm Button
Screws (84) and a Support Plate (104).

While another person lifts the rear of the Frame (1),
attach the Rear Stabilizer (not shown) to the Frame
in the same way.

1

8

4, 5

1

104

84

84

M6 Washer

(64)–2

M6 x 16mm Patch

Screw (76)–4

M8 x 44mm Button Screw (84)–8

M8 x 38mm Button Bolt

(105)–2

M10 Split

Washer (73)–2

M8 x 54mm Button Screw (83)–4

7.6mm Spacer
(109)–2

M8 Jam Nut

(86)–6

M8 x 79mm Bolt Set (65)–2

M10 x 108mm Button Screw (70)–2

M4 x 12mm

Round Head

Screw (96)–1

M8 x 41mm Button

M4 x 16mm

Screw (98)–4

Bolt (85)–4

6

3

14

1

Grease

48

48

76

76

99

99

Tubes

2. Identify the Pivot Axle (14), which is the longer of the
two axles. Slide a Ramp Cover (48) onto an M6 x
16mm Patch Screw (76) as shown. Tighten the Patch
Screw into one end of the Pivot Axle. Apply a small
amount of the included grease to the Pivot Axle.

Have a second person hold the two Ramp Spacers
(99) against the sides of the Frame (1) so they cover
the indicated tubes on the Frame. Lift the Pedal Legs
(not shown) out of the way and align the round tubes
on the Ramp (3) with the Ramp Spacers. Make sure

that the Ramp is turned as shown in drawing 3
below. Insert the Pivot Axle (14) into the Ramp, the

Ramp Spacers, and the Frame. If necessary, tap the
Pivot Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.

Slide the other Ramp Cover (48) onto an M6 x 16mm
Patch Screw (76) as shown. Tighten the Patch Screw
into the open end of the Pivot Axle (14).

Tubes

2

3

3. Slide an M6 Washer (64) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (76). Tighten the Patch Screw into one end of
the Incline Axle (13). Apply a small amount of grease
to the Incline Axle.

Raise the Ramp (3). Insert the Incline Axle (13) into
the welded tube under one side of the Ramp, through
the motor screw, and then into the welded tube under
the other side of the Ramp. As you insert the Incline

Axle through the motor screw, make sure that the
motor screw does not turn.

Slide an M6 Washer (64) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (76). Tighten the Patch Screw into the open
end of the Incline Axle (13).

13

Grease

Motor

Screw

64

76

3

64

76

4. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi­tion shown. Make sure that the Upright is turned as

shown in drawing 5 on page 7.

Connect the Upper Wire Harness (115) to the Lower
Wire Harness (42). Carefully pull the upper end of

the Upper Wire Harness to remove the slack from
the Wire Harnesses. Insert the Upright (2) into the
Frame (1). Be careful to avoid disconnecting or
pinching the Wire Harnesses. Attach the Upright with

two M10 x 108mm Button Screws (70), two M10 Split
Washers (73), and two 7.6mm Spacers (109). Make

sure that the curved sides of the Spacers are fac­ing the Upright. Be careful to avoid damaging the
Wire Harnesses with the Button Screws. Do not
tighten the Button Screws yet.

2

115

70

42

1

73

73

109

4

109

7

5

85

105

86

118

119

Grease

86

23

24

2

31

3

Lubricate

118

5. Slide a Weld Spacer (119) onto the axle on the left
side of the Upright (2), with the open side of the Weld
Spacer facing the Upright. Apply a small amount of
grease to the axle.

Apply a small amount of the included Teflon

®

lubricant
to a paper towel. Rub a thin film of the lubricant onto
one of the Upper Body Legs (31). Insert the Upper
Body Leg into one of the Upper Body Arms (118) as
shown. Hold the Upper Body Arm with one hand, hold
the Upper Body Leg with your other hand, and slide
the Upper Body Arm onto the axle on the left side of
the Upright (2). Then, slide the Upper Body Leg out of
the Upper Body Arm until it rests on the Ramp (3).

Have another person hold the Left Handlebar (24)
near the Upright (2) as shown. Connect the left Pulse
Sensor Wire (20) to the Pulse Extension Wire (114).

Slide the upper end of the Left Handlebar (24) into the
tube on the front of the Upright (2), while sliding the
lower end of the Left Handlebar onto the axle on the
left side of the Upright. Attach the upper end of the
Left Handlebar with two M8 x 41mm Button Bolts (85)
and two M8 Jam Nuts (86); be careful not to damage

the Wires (20, 114) as you insert the Button Bolts.
Make sure that the Jam Nuts are resting in the
hexagonal holes in the Left Handlebar. Attach the

lower end of the Left Handlebar with an M8 x 38mm
Button Bolt (105) and an M8 Jam Nut (86).

Attach the other Upper Body Arm (118) and the Right
Handlebar (23) to the Upright (2) in the same way.

114

20

26

96

25

25

2

26

26

6. Look inside one of the Handlebar Covers (26) and
locate the square tabs connecting the two halves.
Gently lift the tabs and disconnect the halves.

Hold the two halves of the Handlebar Cover (26)
around the tube on the left side of the Upright (2). Align
the halves and press them together until they lock.

Attach the other Handlebar Cover (26) to the right side
of the Upright (2) in the same way.

Hold the halves of the Upper Handlebar Cover (25)
around the tube on the front of the Upright (2); be

careful not to damage the Wires (not shown).

Attach the Upper Handlebar Cover with an M4 x 12mm
Round Head Screw (96).

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10.Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Cover the floor beneath the
elliptical exerciser to protect the floor from damage. Note: Some extra hardware may be left over.

The elliptical exerciser is now fully assembled. If you have purchased the optional chest pulse sensor
(see page 21), refer to page 9 of this manual.

7. Apply a liberal amount of grease to the long side of
each M8 x 79mm Bolt Set (65).

Identify the Left Pedal (10), which has a notch near
the right side. Place the Left Pedal on the Left Pedal
Leg (4). Have a second person hold the bracket on the
left Upper Body Leg (31) inside of the bracket on the
Left Pedal Leg, and hold a Wheel (28) inside of the
bracket on the left Upper Body Leg.

Align the indicated holes, and attach the Left Pedal
(10), the left Upper Body Leg (31), and the Wheel (28)
to the Left Pedal Leg (4) with an M8 x 79mm Bolt Set
(65). Attach the other end of the Left Pedal to the Left
Pedal Leg with two M8 x 54mm Button Screws (83).

Repeat this step on the right side of the elliptical
exerciser.

See step 4. Tighten the two M10 x 108mm Button
Screws (70).

4

10

5

83

65

28

Notch

9. Plug the Power Cord (116) into the Power Socket
(117) at the rear of the elliptical exerciser.

116

117

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8. Have another person hold the Console (17) near the
Upright (2).

Connect the Upper Wire Harness (115) to the wire har­ness on the Console (17). Connect the Pulse
Extension Wire (114) to the pulse wire on the Console.
Next, locate the two ground wires that are attached
with a screw to the Upright (2). Connect the ground
wires to the two smallest wires on the Console.

Carefully insert all excess wiring up into the Console
(17) and down into the Upright (2). Attach the Console
to the Upright with four M4 x 16mm Screws (98).
(Note: The Screws may be shipped in the console
box.) Be careful to avoid pinching the wires.

17

Ground

Wires

2

98

98

115

114

Do not pinch

the wires

during this step.

8

7

65

31

Holes

Grease

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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR

If you have purchased the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 21), follow the steps below to install the
receiver included with the optional chest pulse sensor.

1. Look under the Console (17) and locate the access

cover. Remove the access cover.

2. Hold the receiver in the position shown, with the small

cylinder at the top. Using the two screws included with
the chest pulse sensor, attach the receiver to the two
plastic posts (not shown) inside the access opening in
the back of the Console (17).

3. Connect the wire on the receiver to the indicated wire

on the Console (17). Make sure that the connectors on
the wires snap together. Discard the other wires includ­ed with the chest pulse sensor.

4. Reattach the access cover to the Console (17).

Screws

17

Cylinder

Receiver

Access Cover