NordicTrack NTEL08991 User Manual

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

Model No. NTEL08991 Serial No.

Serial

Number

Decal

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USERÕS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

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

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

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.

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

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

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

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

5. Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.

6. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

7. Always hold the handlebar or the upper body arms when mounting, dismounting, or using the elliptical crosstrainer.

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

9. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors 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.

10. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals to slowly come to a stop.

11. Keep your back straight when using the elliptical crosstrainer. Do not arch your back.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down.

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

14. After adjusting the incline frame, move it up or down slightly until the pin on the incline knob snaps into one of the four holes in the incline bracket. Push the incline knob to make sure that the pin is fully inserted into the hole.

15. The decal shown below has been placed on the elliptical crosstrainer. If the decal is missing or illegible, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-8252588 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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack

VGR940 elliptical crosstrainer. The NordicTrack

VGR940 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 NordicTrack¨VGR940 features adjustable resistance and incline to help you get the most from your exercise. Welcome to a whole new world of natural, ellipticalmotion exercise from NordicTrack.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before you use the NordicTrack¨VGR940. If you have addi-

tional questions, please call our Customer Service 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, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is NTEL08991. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the elliptical crosstrainer (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.

Upper Body Arm

Water Bottle Holder*

*No water bottle is included

Handlebar

FRONT

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Pedal Arm

Pedal Disk

Wheel

Pedal

Book Rack

Console

Incline Knob

Incline Frame

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the two included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench , and a rubber mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical crosstrainer, 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 18. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been

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

1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (59), which has Wheels (45) attached to it.

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (59) to the rear of the Frame (1) with the two Rear Stabilizer Bolts (60) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26). Make sure that the Rear

Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels are not touching the floor.

Rear Stabilizer Bolt (60)Ð2

M10 Nylon Locknut (26)Ð6

Pedal Screw (43)Ð6

Incline Axle Screw (30)Ð2

Plastic Pedal

Spacer (85)Ð2

M8 Split

Washer (58)Ð2

Chrome Tube

Washer (84)Ð2

M8 Washer (33)Ð2

Front Stabilizer Bolt (86)Ð2

2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (14) to the front of the Frame (1) with the two Front Stabilizer Bolts (86) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26).

V-shaped Groove

Grease

Tubes

3. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)

onto an Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline Axle Screw into one end of the Incline Axle (29). Next, apply a small amount of the included grease to the Incline Axle.

Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Frame (5) with the tubes on the Base (1). Make sure that the Incline

Frame is turned so the V-shaped grooves are on top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) through the Incline

Frame and the Base. Note: It may be helpful to tap the Incline Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.

Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33) onto the other Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline Axle Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).

Console

Wire

4. Remove the four Console Screws (35) and the four

Console Washers (44) from the Console (87).

Connect the console wire to the Harness Extension (51).

Attach the Console (87) to the Upright (2) with the four Console Screws (35) and the four Console Washers (44) removed previously. Be careful to avoid pinching

the wires.

5. Remove the four M10 Nylon Locknuts (not shown)

from the welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1).

Lay a cloth over the front of the Frame (1) to protect it from scratches. Lay the Upright (2) in the position shown. Connect the Harness Extension (51) to the Wire Harness (25).

Welded Bolts

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