NordicTrack NTC05940 User Manual

Model No. NTC05940

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

MAINTENANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

tions before using the exercise cycle.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the exercise cycle. Use the exercise
cycle only as described.

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

3. Use the exercise cycle indoors on a level sur­face. Keep the exercise cycle away from
moisture and dust. Place a mat under the
exercise cycle to protect the floor or carpet.

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

Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

5.
away from the exercise cycle at all times.

6. The exercise cycle should not be used by
persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

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

7. Wear suitable clothing when using the exer­cise cycle; do not wear loose clothing that
could become caught on the exercise cycle.
Always wear athletic shoes.

8. Always keep your back straight when using
the exercise cycle. Do not arch your back.

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

10. 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.

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

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.

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

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack
SL 705 exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the most
effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular fit­ness, building
The NordicTrack
of features designed to let you enjoy this healthful
exercise in the comfort and privacy of your home.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise cycle. If you have questions

after reading this manual, call our Customer Service

endurance, and toning the entire body.

®

SL 705 offers an impressive array

Water Bottle Holder*

Bookrack

Pulse Sensor

®

Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time
(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, mention
the product model number and serial number when
calling. The model number is NTC05940. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the exer
cise cycle (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.

Fan

Console

Handlebar

-

Seat

Seat Knob

Seat Post Knob

REAR

*No water bottle

is included

Upright

FRONT

Wheel

Pedal Strap

Pedal

RIGHT SIDE

Leveling Foot

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ASSEMBLY

M4 x 16mm Screw

(57)–5

M8 x 25mm Patch Screw

(59)–4

M8 Split Washer

(55)–18

M8 x 40mm Button Screw

(54)–12

M8 Nylon

Locknut (63)–4

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise cycle 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 adjustable wrench and phillips
screwdriver .

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 page 22. The second number refers to the
quantity needed for assembly.

not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached for shipping. If a part is

1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (15). While another person
lifts the front of the Frame (1), attach the Front
Stabilizer to the Frame with four M8 x 40mm Button
Screws (54) and four M8 Split Washers (55).

1

1

15

55

54

55

54

4

2. While another person lifts the rear of the Frame (1),
attach the Rear Stabilizer (16) to the Frame with four
M8 x 40mm Button Screws (54) and four M8 Split
Washers (55).

2

1

16

55

While another person holds the Upright (2) in the posi-

3.

tion shown, connect the Upper W
the Lower Wire Harness (43). Carefully pull the

upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
the slack from the Wire Harnesses.

Make sure that the Upright (2) is turned so the top
slopes down in the direction shown. Slide the
Upright onto the Frame (1). Be careful to avoid pinch­ing the Wire Harnesses (42, 43). Attach the Upright to

the Frame with four M8 x 40mm Button Screws (54)
and four M8 Split Washers (55).

ire Harness (42) to

3

Top must

slope down in

this direction.

54

55

55

54

2

55

1

42

43

54

Do not pinch the

Wire Harnesses

(42, 43) during

this step.

55

54

4. Hold the Handlebar (3) near the Upright (2). Feed the

Upper Wire Harness (42) up through the indicated hole
in the Handlebar. Attach the Handlebar to the Upright
with two M8 x 25mm Patch Screws (59) and two M8
Split Washers (55). Be careful to avoid pinching the

Upper Wire Harness.

4

59

55

3

Hole

42

2

Do not pinch

the Upper

ire Harness

W

(42) during

this step.

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5. Have another person hold the Console (4) near the

Handlebar (3).

Connect the Upper Wire Harness (42) to the wire har­ness on the Console (4). Locate the two ground wires
that are connected with a screw to the Handlebar (3).
Connect the two ground wires to the two smallest wires
on the Console. Next, locate the pulse wire extending
from the Handlebar and connect it to the correspond­ing wire on the Console.

Attach the Handlebar Cover (5) to the Handlebar (3)
with an M4 x 16mm Screw (57).

Carefully insert all excess wires into the Console (4).
Attach the Console to the metal plate on the Handlebar
(3) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (57).

avoid pinching the wires.

Be careful to

5

4

3

57

Do not pinch

the wires during

this step.

Ground

Wires

42

Pulse

Wire

5

57

6. Turn the Seat Post Knob (20) counterclockwise two or

three turns to loosen it. Next, pull the Knob, raise the
Seat Post (8) a few inches, and then release the Knob.

Move the Seat Post up and down slightly until the
pin on the Knob snaps into one of the holes in the
Seat Post. Then, turn the Knob clockwise until it is

tight.

Attach the Seat Bracket (7) to the Seat Post (8) with
two M8 x 25mm Patch Screws (59). Make sure that

the Seat Bracket is oriented so the slot is on the
indicated side.

7. Attach the Seat (9) to the Seat Carriage (11) with four

M8 Nylon Locknuts (63) and four M8 Split Washers
(55). Note:
may be pre-attached to the underside of the Seat.

Slide the Seat Carriage (1
Move the Seat to the desired position. Insert the Seat
Knob (10) into the slot in the side of the Seat Bracket,
and tighten the Seat Knob into the Seat Carriage.

The Nylon Locknuts and Split W

1) into the Seat Bracket (7).

ashers

6

7

8

7

9

7

59

Slot

20

11

10

55

63

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8. Identify the Left Pedal (22), which is marked with an

“L.” Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Left Pedal
(24). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise
into the Right Crank

Pedals as firmly as possible. After using the
exercise cycle for one week, retighten the
Pedals. For best performance, the Pedals must
be kept tightened.

Identify the Left Pedal Strap (25), which is marked
with an “L.” Attach the Left Pedal Strap to the Left
Pedal (22), and adjust it to the desired position.
Adjust the Right Pedal Strap (not shown) in the
same way.

9. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise cycle. Note: After assembly is

completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise cycle to protect the floor.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver
included with the chest pulse sensor.

counterclockwise into the Left Crank

Arm.

Important: T

ighten both

Arm

8

25

22

24

Remove the access door from the underside of the
Console (4). You may need to use a small standard
screwdriver to remove the access door.

Slide the receiver onto the indicated plastic pin on the
Console (4);
exactly as shown. Locate the two small screws included
with the chest pulse sensor. Attach the receiver to the
Console with the two screws as shown.

Connect the wire on the receiver to the indicated wire on
the Console (4).

Reattach the access door. Make sure that no wires are
pinched. Note: The other wires included with the chest
pulse sensor may be discarded.

make sure that the receiver is oriented

Access

Door

4

Pin

Wire

Receiver

Screws

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HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE

HOW T
CYCLE

Stand in front of
the exercise cycle,
hold the handle­bars firmly, and
placed your foot
against one of the
wheels. Tip the
exercise cycle until
it can be moved on
the wheels. Care­fully move the exercise cycle to the desired location
and then lower it.

cycle, use extreme caution while moving it.

If the exercise
cycle rocks slightly
during use, turn the
leveling feet under
the rear stabilizer
until the rocking
motion is eliminat­ed.

O MOVE AND LEVEL THE EXERCISE

Wheel

Due to the weight of the exercise

Leveling

Foot

to loosen it (if the knob is not loosened enough, it may
scratch the seat post). Next, pull the knob, slide the
seat post to the desired height, and then release the
knob. Move the seat post up and down slightly until

the pin on the knob snaps into one of the holes in
the seat post. Then, turn the knob clockwise until it is

tight.

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

The seat can be
adjusted to the posi­tion that is the most
comfortable for you.

Before adjusting
the seat, dismount
the exercise cycle;
do not adjust the
seat while you are
sitting on it.

adjust the seat, first
turn the seat knob
counterclockwise
two or three turns to
loosen it. Slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position, and then firmly tighten the seat knob.

To

Seat

Knob

Seat

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST

For effective exer­cise, the seat
should be at the
proper height. As
you pedal, there
should be a slight
bend in your knees
when the pedals
are in the lowest
position. To adjust
the height of the
seat, first turn the
seat post knob
counterclockwise
two or three turns

Seat
Post

Seat

Seat
Post

Knob

HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS

The pedal straps
can be adjusted to
the position that is
the most comfort­able for you. Press
the tabs on the ped­als, adjust the
straps to the
desired position,
and then release
the tabs.

Ta b

Pedal

Strap

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