NordicTrack NTHK22490 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

CAUTION

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

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Model No. NTHK22490
Serial No.

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shown below. Write the serial number
in the space above for reference.

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Table of Contents

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

HOW TO MOVE THE HIKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING, a PART LIST, and instructions for ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS are
attached in the center of this manual.

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

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the hiker are adequately in­formed of all warnings and precautions.

2. Use the hiker only as described in this manual.

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

4. Place the hiker on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not
place the hiker on any surface that blocks air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, cover the floor under the hiker.

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

6. Do not operate the hiker where aerosol prod­ucts are used or where oxygen is being ad­ministered.

7. Do not operate the hiker until it is properly as­sembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in
order to move the hiker.

8. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the hiker at all times.

9. The hiker should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 pounds.

10. Never allow more than one person on the
hiker at a time.

11. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the hiker. Do not wear loose clothing
that could become caught in the hiker.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the hiker with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

12. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor

into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.

13. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge
suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor
must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of
400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissi­pation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor
must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and
15 amps. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-888­825-2588 and order part number 146148.

14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres­sor away from heated surfaces.

15. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the hiker if the
power cord or plug is damaged, or if the hiker
is not working properly. (See BEFORE YOU
BEGIN on page 5 if the hiker is not working
properly.)

16. Never start the hiker while you are standing
on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails
while using the hiker.

17. The hiker is capable of high speeds. Adjust
the speed in small increments to avoid sud­den jumps in speed.

18. 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.

19. Never leave the hiker unattended while it is
running. Always remove the key, unplug the
power cord and move the on/off switch to the
off position when the hiker is not in use. (See
the drawing on page 5 for the location of the
on/off switch.)

20. Do not change the grade of the hiker by plac­ing objects under the hiker.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

following important precautions and information before operating the hiker.

Important Precautions

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21. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.

22. When using iFit.com CD’s and videocassettes,
an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you
when the grade and/or speed of the hiker is
about to change. Always listen for the “chirp”
and be prepared for grade and/or speed
changes. In some instances, the grade and/or
speed may change before the personal trainer
describes the change.

23. When using iFit.com CD’s and videocassettes,
you can manually override the grade and
speed settings by pressing the grade and
speed buttons. However, when the next “chirp”
is heard, the grade and/or speed will change to
the next settings of the CD or video program.

24. Always remove iFit.com CD’s and videocas­settes from your CD player or VCR when they
are not in use.

25. Inspect and tighten all parts of the hiker regu­larly.

26.

DANGER:Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the hiker, and before performing the mainte­nance and adjustment procedures described
in this manual. Never remove the motor cover
unless instructed to do so by an authorized
service representative. Servicing other than
the procedures in this manual should be per­formed by an authorized service representa­tive only.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The decals shown at the right and below
have been placed on your hiker. If a
decal is missing or illegible, call our
Customer Service Department, toll-free,
to order a free replacement decal (see
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS in
the center of this manual). Apply the
decal in the location shown.

Note: This decal
is shown at 40%
of actual size.

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary TETON hiker
from NordicTrack®. The NordicTrack®TETON hiker
combines state-of-the-art technology with innovate
design to provide you with a motivating and effective
form of exercise in the convenience of your home.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the TETON hiker. If you have questions after

reading this manual, 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 product model number is NTHK22490.
The serial number can be found on a decal attached to
the hiker (see the front cover of this manual for the lo­cation).

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

Before You Begin

Handrail

Console

Book Holder

Key/Clip

Circuit Breaker

On/Off Switch

Walking Belt

Cushioned Walking Platform

Foot Rail

Power Cord

Roller Adjustment Bolts

Water Bottle Holder*

RIGHT SIDELEFT SIDE

BACK

*No water bottle is included.

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Assembly

Assembly requires two people. Set the hiker in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dis-
pose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrench
and your own phillips screwdriver .

Note: The underside of the hiker walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small
amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal con­dition and does not affect hiker performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lu­bricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

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1. Identify the right Upright (65), which has the Upright Wire
Harness (63) inside of it. Slide an Upright Collar (48) onto
the Upright.

63

48

65

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2. While a second person holds the right Upright (65), con-

nect the Upright Wire Harness (63) to the Base Wire
Harness (97) and insert both Wire Harnesses into the
post on the Base (82). Make sure that the Upright (65) is
in the position shown in drawing 1. Slide the Upright onto
the post and align the indicated holes. Be careful not to

pinch the Wire Harnesses.

2

63

48

65

82

Holes

Holes

97

3. Slide the Upright Collar (48) to the position shown.

Finger tighten three Upright Bolts (47) with Upright
Washers (115) into the Upright (65). Note: It may be nec­essary to move the Upright slightly to align the holes.

Attach the left Upright (not shown) in the same way.
(Note: There is no wire harness in the left Upright.) Do

not tighten the Upright Bolts (47) yet.

3

65

115

47

47

48

5. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the hiker. Keep the included allen wrench in a secure

place. The allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 25). To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, cover the floor under the hiker.

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4. Place a Handrail Cover (51) on each Upright (65). Make

sure that the Handrail Covers are turned as shown in the
inset drawing.

Have a second person hold the Handrail (50) in the posi­tion shown. Connect the Handrail Wire Harness (60) to
the Upright Wire Harness (63) and insert both Wire
Harnesses into the right Upright (65).

Hold a Metal Spacer (122) inside the right Upright (65)
and align it with the first hole in the Upright. Insert a
Handrail Bolt (53) with a Handrail Star Washer (52)
through the Upright and the Spacer. Hold the Handrail
(50) near the Handrail Covers (51) and finger tighten the
Handrail Bolt into the Handrail. Repeat this procedure on
the other side. Then, tighten the two remaining Handrail
Bolts with Handrail Star Washers into the Handrail. Be

careful not to pinch the wires.

Tighten all of the bolts used in steps 3 and 4. Press the
Large Endcaps (121) into the Uprights (65).

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52

51

53

50

53

51

121

122

121

122

52

65

65

60

63

50

51

65

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HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR

The heart rate monitor consists of two components:
the chest strap and the sensor unit. Follow the steps
below to put on the heart rate monitor.

Refer to the inset drawing above. Insert the tab
on one end of the chest strap through one end of
the sensor unit as shown. Make sure to press the
end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the
chest strap.

Wrap the heart rate
monitor around your
chest. Attach the
other end of the
chest strap to the
sensor unit as de­scribed above.
Adjust the length of
the chest strap, if
necessary. The
heart rate monitor should be under your clothing,
against your skin, and as high under the pectoral
muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure
that the logo is facing forward and is right-side-up.

Pull the sen­sor unit away
from your
body a few
inches and
locate the
two electrode
areas on the
inner side. Using a saline solution such as saliva
or contact lens solution, wet both electrode areas.
Return the sensor unit to a position against your
chest.

HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING

If the heart rate monitor does not function properly,
or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high or
low, try the trouble-shooting steps below.

• Make sure that the heart rate monitor is under your
clothing, against your skin, and as high under the
pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Note:
If the heart rate monitor does not function when posi­tioned as described, try moving it slightly lower or
higher on your chest.

• Make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing
forwards and is right-side-up.

• Each time you use the heart rate monitor, use saline
solution such as saliva or contact lens solution to wet
the two electrode areas on the sensor unit (see the
drawing above). If heart rate readings do not appear
until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode
areas.

• As you walk on the hiker, make sure that you are
near the center of the walking belt and within arm’s
length of the console. For the console to display

heart rate readings, the user must be within arm’s
length of the console.

• The heart rate monitor is designed to work with peo­ple who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate read­ing problems may be caused by medical conditions
such as premature ventricular contractions (pvcs),
tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.

• The operation of the heart rate monitor can be af­fected by magnetic interference caused by high
power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that
magnetic interference may be causing a problem,
try relocating the hiker.

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How to Use the Heart Rate Monitor

Chest Strap

Sensor Unit

Tab

Buckle

Sensor

Unit

Electrode Areas

WARNING:

If the user has an implanted medical device
such as a pacemaker, the user must check
with his or her physician before using the
heart rate monitor.

The heart rate monitor is not a medical device.
Various factors 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.

Logo

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• If the heart rate monitor still does not function prop­erly, test the heart rate monitor in the following way:

Hold the heart
rate monitor
and place
your thumbs
over the elec­trode areas as
shown.

Next, hold the
heart rate monitor near the console.

While holding one thumb stationary, begin tapping
the other thumb against the electrode area at a rate
of about one tap per second.

Check the heart rate reading on the console.

• If the heart rate monitor does not function properly

after you have followed all of the above instructions,
the battery should be replaced in the following way:

Locate the battery
cover on the back of
the sensor unit.
Insert a coin into the
slot in the cover,
turn the cover coun­terclockwise, and
remove it.

Remove the old
battery and insert a
new CR 2032 bat­tery; make sure

that the battery is
turned so the
writing is on top.

Replace the bat­tery cover and turn
it clockwise to
close it.

HEART RATE MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each
use. The heart rate monitor is activated when the
electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate
monitor is put on; the heart rate monitor shuts off
when it is removed and the electrode areas are
dried. If the heart rate monitor is not dried after each
use, it may remain activated longer than necessary,
draining the battery prematurely.

• Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place.
Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag
or other container that may trap moisture.

• Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. Do not expose
the heart rate monitor to temperatures above 122°
Fahrenheit (50° Celsius) or below 14° Fahrenheit
(-10° Celsius).

• Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit
when using or storing the heart rate monitor.

• Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth—never
use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest
strap may be hand washed and air dried.

CR 2032
Battery

Electrode Areas

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Operation and Adjustment

THE PERFORMANT LUBETMWALKING BELT

Your hiker features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBE

TM

, a high-performance lubricant.

IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat­form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

Your hiker, like any other type of sophisticated elec­tronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by sud­den voltage changes in your home’s power. Voltage
surges, spikes, and noise interference can result from
weather conditions or from other appliances being
turned on or off. To decrease the possibility of your

hiker being damaged, always use a surge suppres­sor with your hiker (see drawing 1 at the right).

To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local
NordicTrack dealer or call 1-888-825-2588 and order
part number 146148. Use only a single-outlet surge

suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage
surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must
have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or
less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.
The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for
120 volts AC and 15 amps.

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc­tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec­tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,

and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Important: The hiker is not compatible with GFCI­equipped outlets.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus­trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.

The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box

covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec­trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.

DANGER:Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service­man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

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2

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Adapter

Lug

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Pin