NordicTrack NTL16950 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill
on any surface that blocks air openings. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place
a mat under the treadmill.
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 pounds.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women.
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. 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.
Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
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meets all of the specifications described on
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-888825-2588
see your local electronics store.
and order part number 146148, or
Always wear athletic
12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con
trol system of the treadmill. If the control system is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,
which may result in a fall and serious injury.
13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppressor away from heated surfaces.
14. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmill is not working properly.)
15. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
17. 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.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug the
power cord, and switch the reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the treadmill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for
the location of the reset/off circuit breaker.)
Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
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treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
TREADMILL on page 27.) You
AND MOVE
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to
raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.
21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
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When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an
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electronic “chirping” sound will alert you
when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill
is about to change. Always listen for the
“chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or in
cline changes. In some instances, the speed
and/or incline may change before the personal trainer describes the change.
23. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, you
can manually override the speed and incline
settings by pressing the speed and incline
buttons. However, when the next “chirp” is
heard, the speed and/or incline will change to
the next settings of the CD or video program.
24. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from
your CD player or VCR and disconnect your
MP3 player when you are not using them.
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Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
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treadmill regularly.
26. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.
DANGER: Always unplug the power
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cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures described in this manual. Never remove the
motor hood 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.
28. The treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use the treadmill in any 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The decal shown at the right has been placed on your treadmill. If the decal is missing or illegible, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free and order a
free replacement decal (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 35). Apply
the decal in the location shown. Note: The decal is not shown at actual size.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack
3000 R treadmill. The 3000 R treadmill offers a selec
tion of features designed to make your workouts at
home more enjoyable and effective. And when you’re
not exercising, the unique 3000 R treadmill can be
folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of
other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill
ing this manual, please call our Customer Service
Fan
Accessory Tray
Handrail
Latch Knob
. If you have questions after read-
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Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday
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through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (ex
cluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note
the product model number and serial number before
calling. The model number of the treadmill is
NTL16950. The serial number can be found on a decal
attached to the treadmill (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.
Book Holder
Pulse Sensor
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Fan
Console
Key/Clip
Walking Belt
Foot Pad
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Reset/Off
Circuit Breaker
Power Cord
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ASSEMBLY
1” Tek Screw (82)–4
Console Bolt (72)–2
Pulse Bar Bolt (66)–4
Short Console
Bolt (112)–2
Star Washer (67)–8
3/4” Screw (7)–2
Extension Screw
(87)–4
Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
Note: The underside of the treadmill 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 treadmill 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.
Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver and
wire cutters . For help identifying the assembly hardware, see the hardware drawings below.
1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (20) and the Walking Platform (15) to the position shown.
While the other person holds the Uprights (20) and the
Walking Platform (15), slide the Base Extension (90)
onto the two brackets on the base of the Uprights. Make
sure that the Base Extension is turned so the Base
Pads (81) are beneath it.
the Uprights forward as you insert the Base Extension.
Note: It may be helpful to tip
1
81
90
15
Brackets
20
81
6
With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
2.
Uprights (20) and the Walking Platform (not shown) down
to the position shown. Make sure that the Base
Extension (90) remains in place.
Attach the Base Extension (90) with four Extension
Screws (87); start all four Extension Screws before
tightening them.
2
83
82
Next, attach the four Base Pads (83) to the base of the
Uprights (20) in the locations shown with four 1” Tek
Screws (82). Note: One replacement Base Pad may be included. Use the Base Pad to replace any Base Pad that
becomes worn.
With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
Uprights (20) back to the vertical position.
3. Slide the two Upright Covers (75) onto the ends of the
Pulse Bar (69). Align the holes in the lower ends of the
Pulse Bar with the holes in the Uprights (20).
Cut the tie securing the Pulse Wire (74) to the right
Upright (20). Do not cut the indicated black tie. Connect
the Pulse Wire to the Pulse Bar Wire (79). The connec-
tors should slide together easily and snap into place.
If they do not, turn one connector and try again. Insert
the wires down into the right Upright.
Hold the Pulse Bar (69) against the Uprights (20). Do not
drop the Pulse Bar into the Uprights. Attach the Pulse
Bar with the four Pulse Bar Bolts (66) and four Star
Washers (67). Be careful not to pinch the wires. Start
all four Pulse Bar Bolts before tightening them.
Slide the Upright Covers (75) over the Pulse Bar Bolts (66).
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83
75
66
67
82
79
74
87
20
87
20
90
69
Do Not
Cut
75
79
20
67
74
66
Press the Upright Covers (75) onto the Uprights (20).
4.
Attach each Upright Cover with a 3/4” Screw (7). Be care-
ful not to damage the wires in the right Upright.
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Wires
75
75
7
20
7
20
7
5. Cut the tie securing the wires to the Uprights (20). Have a
second person hold the console assembly near the right
Upright. Connect the Upright Wire Harness (73) and the
Pulse Wire (74) to the wires extending from the console assembly.
and snap into place. If they do not, turn one connector
and try again. Insert the connectors into the console as-
sembly.
Connect the Upright Ground Wire (113) to the ground wire
extending from the console assembly. Make sure that the
wires are fully inserted into each other. Insert the ground
wires into the console assembly.
Set the console assembly on the Uprights (20).
6.
that no wires are pinched.
(72) with a Star Washer (67) into the lower hole in each
Upright (only one side is shown).
The connectors should slide together easily
Make sure
Finger tighten a Console Bolt
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Console
Assembly
Ground
Wire
113
74
20
6
71
74
73
73
Next, finger tighten a Short Console Bolt (112) with a Star
Washer (67) into the upper hole in each Upright (20) (only
one side is shown). Be careful not to drop the Short
Console Bolts into the Uprights. Firmly tighten all four
Console Bolts.
Press an Upright Endcap (71)—the end indicated by the
arrow first—into each side of the Upright (20) (only one
side is shown). Use a rubber mallet if necessary.
7. Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collars
and the spring are on the pin as shown.
Press the Latch Insert (77) into the left side of the Upright
(20) as shown. Use a rubber mallet if necessary. Insert the
pin into the Latch Insert, and tighten the knob back onto
the pin.
7
Knob
67
112
20
67
72
Console
Assembly
77
Spring
Pin
20
8. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen
wrench in a secure place; the allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 30). To protect the
floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
Collar
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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 26), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor.
1. Make sure that the key is removed from the console
and the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indi-
cated 3/4” Screw (7) and the Access Door (95) from the
left side of the Console Back (96).
2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated wire
extending from the Console Back (96).
ceiver so the small cylinder is oriented as shown and
is facing the Console Back.
plastic posts on the Access Door (95) with the two included small screws.
Attach the receiver to the
Hold the re-
95
Small
Screws
96
Wire
3. Make sure that no wires are pinched. Reattach the
Access Door (95) with the 3/4” Screw (7). Discard the
other wires included with the receiver.
A
7
Small
Cylinder
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT
THE
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with highperformance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil-
icone 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
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.
Your treadmill, 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 treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at
the right). To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-888-8252588 and order part number 146148.
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 treadmill is not compatible with
GFCI-equipped 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.
1
Grounded Outlet Box
Surge Suppressor
Grounding Pin
Grounding Pin
Grounded Outlet
2
Grounded Outlet Box
Adapter
Grounding Plug
Surge Suppressor
Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is
UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup
pressor (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. There must be a monitoring light on the surge suppressor to indicate
whether it is functioning properly. Failure to use a
properly functioning surge suppressor could result
in damage to the control system of the treadmill. If
the control system is damaged, the walking belt
may change speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.
This product must be grounded.
tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec
tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
If it should malfunc-
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Lug
Metal Screw
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.
covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified electrician to determine if the outlet box cover is
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grounded before using an adapter.
Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box
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Note: If there is a thin sheet of plastic
on the face of the console, remove it.
Key
Clip
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The treadmill console offers an impressive array of
features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill
can be changed with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise
feedback. You can even measure your heart rate using
the built-in handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest
pulse sensor (see page 26).
In addition, the console features eight preset programs
that automatically control the speed and incline of the
treadmill as they guide you through effective workouts.
You can even create your own custom workout programs and save them in memory for future use. The
console also offers two heart rate programs that control
the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart
rate near a target heart rate during your workouts.
Note: You must wear the optional chest pulse sensor to
use the heart rate programs.
The console also features iFIT.com interactive technology. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a per-
sonal trainer in your home. Using a stereo audio cable,
you can connect the treadmill to your portable stereo,
home stereo, computer, or VCR and play special
iFIT.com MP3, CD, and video programs (iFIT.com MP3
programs, CDs, and videocassettes are available separately). iFIT.com programs automatically control the
speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer
guides you through every step of your workout; highenergy music provides added motivation. To purchase
and download iFIT.com MP3 programs, go to
www.iFIT.com.
cassettes, call toll-free 1-888-825-2588.
With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to www.iFIT.com and access iFIT.com
programs directly from our Web site.
www.iFIT.com for more information.
To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 12. To use a preset
program
program, see pages 17 and 18. To use a heart rate
program, see page 19. To use an iFIT.com MP3, CD,
or video program, see page 23. To use an iFIT.com
program directly from our Web site
, see page 15. To create and use a custom
To purchase iFIT.com CDs or video-
See
, see page 25.
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
Plug in the power cord
(see page 10). Next, locate the
breaker near the power
cord. Make sure that the
circuit breaker is in the
reset position.
Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 11) and attach the clip securely to the waistband of your clothes.
Next, insert the key into the console. After a moment,
the display will light. Note: When the power is turned
on, the program that was selected the last time the
Save button was pressed will automatically be reselected. If the Save button has not yet been pressed,
the manual mode will be selected..
Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps backward until the key is pulled from the console. If the
key is not pulled from the console, adjust the position of the clip as needed.
reset/off circuit
Reset
Position
Start the walking belt.
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To start the walking belt, press the Start button,
the Speed increase button, or one of the twelve
1-Step Speed buttons.
If the Start button or the
Speed increase button
is pressed, the walking
belt will begin to move at
1 mph. As you exercise,
change the speed of the
walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed increase and decrease buttons. Each time a button
is pressed, the speed setting will change in increments of 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the
speed setting will change in increments of 0.5
mph. Note: After the buttons are pressed, it may
take a moment for the walking belt to reach the selected speed setting.
If one of the 1-Step Speed buttons is pressed, the
walking belt will gradually increase in speed until it
reaches the selected speed setting.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
Insert the key into the console.
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See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above.
Identify yourself as user A or user B.
2
The console can save program settings for two
different users. To identify yourself as user A,
press the A button; to identify yourself as user B,
press the B button.
Select the manual mode.
3
To select
the manual
mode,
press the
Programs
button re
peatedly
until a track appears in the center of the display.
Make sure that the word “Programs” does not ap
pear below the track.
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Track
To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button.
The time will begin to flash in the display. To
restart the walking belt, press the Start button, the
Speed increase button, or one of the 1-Step Speed
buttons.
Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.
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To change the incline of the treadmill, press the
Incline increase and decrease buttons or one of
the twelve 1-Step Incline buttons.
Each time the Incline increase or decrease but
ton is pressed, the incline
will change by 0.5%.
Note: After the buttons
are pressed, it may take a
moment for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting.
If one of the 1-Step Incline buttons is pressed, the
incline will gradually increase until it reaches the
selected incline setting.
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