NordicTrack NTEX050120 Owner's Manual

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Model No. NTEX05012.0
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.

Serial Number Decal

(under frame)

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, or if parts
are damaged or missing, DO NOT

CONTACT THE STORE; please
contact Customer Care.

IMPORTANT: Please register this
product (see the limited warranty
on the back cover of this manual)
before contacting Customer Care.

USER’S MANUAL

CALL TOLL-FREE:

1-800-TO-BE-FIT

(1-800-862-3348)
Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MT
Sat. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MT

ON THE WEB:
www.nordictrackservice.com

CAUTION

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

EXERCISE BIKE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................24

EXERCISE GUIDELINES ....................................................................25

PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 IP, Inc.

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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. 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.

8. Keep children under age 12 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 300 lbs.
(136 kg).

11. 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.

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

13. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.

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

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK® GX 4.2 PRO exercise bike. Cycling
is one of the most effective exercises for increasing
cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, and ton­ing the entire body. The GX 4.2 PRO 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

Grip

Console

Heart Rate Monitor

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

Seat

Seat Knob

Seat Post

Seat Post Knob

Leveling Foot

Accessory Tray

Pedal/Strap

Wheel

Length: 3 ft. 8 in. (112 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 1 in. (64 cm)

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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART

Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. 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
key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it

has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.

M8 Locknut

(43)–4

Screw (34)–8

M4 x 16mm

M8 Washer

(64)–4

Washer (70)–4

M8 x 16mm

Screw (63)–4

M10 x 110mm

Screw (53)–4

M8 Split

M10 Washer

(31)–4

M10 x 15mm

Screw (65)–4

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ASSEMBLY

• To watch an assembly
video, go to
http://productvideo.co/
assembly/nordictrack or
use your mobile phone
or smartphone to read
the QR code at the right.

• 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nishallassemblysteps.

• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts

are marked “R” or “Right.”

1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (2), and orient it as
shown.

Attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame (1)

with two M10 x 110mm Screws (53).

• To identify small parts, see page 5.

• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly

requires the following tools:

one Phillips screwdriver

one adjustable wrench

one rubber mallet

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

1

53

2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 110mm Screws (53).

2

1

2

3

1

53

6

3. Orient the Upright (4) and the Shield Cover (7)
as shown. Slide the Shield Cover upward onto
the Upright.

Have a second person hold the Upright (4)

and the Shield Cover (7) near the front of the
Frame (1).

3

Locate the wire tie inside the Upright (4). Tie

the lower end of the wire tie to the Main Wire
Harness (58).

Pull the other end of the wire tie upward until the

Main Wire Harness (58) is routed through the
Upright (4).

4. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the
Upright (4) onto the Frame (1). Attach the
Upright with four M10 x 15mm Screws (65) and
four M10 Washers (31); start all four Screws,

and then tighten them.

4

7

Wire Tie

4

58

1

Do not press the Shield Cover (7) into place

yet.

Avoid pinching

the wires

7

65

4

65

31

31

1

7

5. Orient the Seat Post (6) as shown, and insert it
into the Frame (1).

Next, slide the Seat Post Sleeve (28) downward

and press it into the Frame (1).

Then, slide the Shield Cover (7) downward and

press it onto the Right and Left Shields (10, 11).

5

6

7

28

1

10, 11

6. Orient the Knob Shield (9) as shown, and press
it onto the Shield Cover (7).

Next, tighten the Seat Post Knob (27) into the

Frame (1).

Loosen the Seat Post Knob (27). Then, pull the

Seat Post Knob, slide the Seat Post (6) upward
or downward to the desired position, and then
release the Seat Post Knob. Move the Seat

Post up or down slightly to make sure that
the Seat Post Knob is engaged in one of the
adjustment holes in the Seat Post. Then,

tighten the Seat Post Knob.

6

6

1

9

27

7

8

7. Orient the Seat (23) and the Seat Carriage (24)
as shown.

Attach the Seat (23) to the Seat Carriage

(24) with four M8 Locknuts (43), four M8 Split
Washers (70), and four M8 Washers (64).

Note: The Locknuts, Split Washers, and
Washers may be preattached to the Seat.

7

23

24

64

70

43

8. Remove the Seat Knob (26) from the Seat
Bracket (30) inside the Seat Carriage (24).

Next, set the Seat Carriage (24) on the Seat

Post (6). Insert the Seat Knob (26) upward into
the Seat Post, and tighten the Seat Knob into the
Seat Bracket (30) inside the Seat Carriage.

9. While a second person holds the Console (13)
near the Upright (4), connect the Main Wire
Harness (58) and the Receiver Wire Harness
(59) to the matching wires on the Console.

8

30

24

6

26

9

13

Next, insert the third wire on the Console (13)

downward through the large opening in the
Upright (4).

Insert the excess wire into the Upright (4) or into

the Console (13).

Wire

58

59

4

9