NordicTrack NTL220110 Owner's Manual

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Model No. NTL22011.0
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.

Serial Number

Decal

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are damaged or missing, DO NOT

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on the back cover of this manual)
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this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT .............................................................12

HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL ............................................................25

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................26

EXERCISE GUIDELINES ....................................................................29

PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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

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

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

This drawing shows the locations of the warning decal. If the decal is
missing or illegible, call the telephone number on the front cover of
this manual and request a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in
the location shown. Note: The decal is not 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 treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.

1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or persons
with pre-existing health problems.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.

3. Use the treadmill only as described.

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. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
at least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it
and 2 ft. (0.6 m) 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.

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

7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the treadmill at all times.

other electrical devices, except for low-power
devices such as cell phone chargers, into
the surge suppressor or into an outlet on the
same circuit.

12. Use only a surge suppressor that meets all of
the specifications described on page 12. To
purchase a surge suppressor, see your local
NORDICTRACK dealer, call the telephone
number on the front cover of this manual, or
see your local electronics store.

13. 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
slow, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which
may result in a fall and serious injury.

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 treadmill
if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if
the treadmill is not working properly. (See
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 26 if the tread­mill is not working properly.)

8. The treadmill should be used only by per­sons weighing 400 lbs. (181 kg) or less.

9. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.

10. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
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. Always

wear athletic shoes. Never use the treadmill
with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in
sandals.

11. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included), and plug the surge suppres­sor into an appropriate outlet (see page 12).
To avoid overloading the circuit, do not plug

16. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill
(see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on
page 14).

17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.

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

19. 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.

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20. Do not attempt to move the treadmill until it
is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on
page 7, and HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL
on page 25.) You must be able to safely lift 45
lbs. (20 kg) to move the treadmill.

21. Never insert any object into any opening on
the treadmill.

22. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.

23. DANGER: Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before clean­ing the treadmill, and before performing the
maintenance and adjustment procedures

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

24. This treadmill is intended for home use only.
Do not use this treadmill in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.

25. 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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK® ELITE 9700 PRO treadmill. The
ELITE 9700 PRO treadmill offers an impressive selec­tion of features designed to make your workouts at
home more enjoyable and effective.

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

Length: 6 ft. 8 in. (203 cm)
Width: 3 ft. 2 in. (97 cm)

Tray

Handrail

Upright

reading this manual, please see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, please 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 review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.

Console

Heart Rate Monitor

Key/Clip

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Idler Roller
Adjustment Screws

Power Switch

Power Cord

Platform Cushion

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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART

Use the drawings below to identify small parts used 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 used for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it is preat-

tached. Extra hardware may be included.

5/16" Star

Washer (67)–6

5/16" x 1"

Bolt (53)–6

3/8" Star

Washer (12)–6

3/8" x 2 1/2" Screw (4)–2

3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt (11)–2

3/8" x 4 1/4" Screw (43)–2

3/8" Nut (34)–2

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ASSEMBLY

• 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.

• After shipping, there may be an oily substance on

the exterior of the treadmill. This is normal. If there
is an oily substance on the treadmill, wipe it off
with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.

Identify the Right Upright (90), which is marked

“Right.” Have a second person hold the Right
Upright near the Frame (56).

See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie in the

Right Upright (90) securely around the end of the
Upright Wire (84). Then, pull the other end of the
wire tie until the Upright Wire is routed through
the Right Upright.

• To identify small parts, see page 6.

• Assembly requires the following tools:

the included hex key

one adjustable wrench

one Phillips screwdriver

To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools.

1

84

Wire

Tie

90

56

90

Wire

Tie

84

7

2. Hold the Right Upright (90) against the Frame

(56). Be careful not to pinch the wires. Start a
3/8" x 4 1/4" Screw (43) with a 3/8" Star Washer
(12) into the Right Upright and into the Frame
(56); do not fully tighten the Screw yet.

2

Insert a 3/8" x 2 1/2" Bolt (4) with a 3/8" Star

Washer (12) into the Frame (56). Tighten a 3/8"
Nut (34) onto the end of the Bolt; do not fully

tighten the Bolt yet.

Attach the Left Upright (not shown) in the

same way. Note: There are no wires on the left

side.

3. Remove the tie from the Cage Nuts (7) on both
sides of the handrail assembly (only one side is
shown).

With the help of a second person, hold the hand-

rail assembly near the Right Upright (90).

90

34

12

43

56

4

3

Handrail

Assembly

Connect the Upright Wire (84) to the Handrail

Wire (86). See the inset drawing. The connec-

tors should slide together easily and snap
into place. If they do not, turn one connector
and try again. IF YOU DO NOT CONNECT THE
CONNECTORS PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE
MAY BECOME DAMAGED WHEN YOU TURN
ON THE POWER. Then, remove the wire tie

from the Upright Wire.

86

84

Tie

86

7

84

Wire

Tie

90

8

4. Insert the wires into the Right Upright (90) as
you set the handrail assembly on the Left and
Right Uprights (89, 90). Be careful not to pinch

the wires.

Tip: While setting the handrail assembly on

the Left and Right Uprights (89, 90), start by
holding the handrail assembly vertically and
behind the Uprights. Then, slide the handrail
assembly down onto the Uprights and into
place.

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Handrail

Assembly

Wires

89, 90

5. Attach the handrail assembly with the six 5/16"
x 1" Bolts (53) and six 5/16" Star Washers (67).

Start all six Bolts, and then tighten them.

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53

67

67

90

53

Handrail

Assembly

67

53

67

89

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6. With the help of a second person, hold the con­sole assembly near the handrail assembly. Be

careful not to pull on the wires.

Connect the Handrail Wire (86) and then the

Pulse Wire (88) to the wires from the console.

The connectors should slide together eas­ily and snap into place. If they do not, turn
one connector and try again. IF YOU DO NOT
CONNECT THE CONNECTORS PROPERLY,
THE CONSOLE MAY BECOME DAMAGED
WHEN YOU TURN ON THE POWER.

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Console

Wire

Console

Assembly

Metal

Bracket

Set the metal bracket on the console assembly

onto the metal frame inside the handrail assem­bly. Be careful not to pinch the wires.

Attach the console assembly with two 3/8" x

2 3/4" Screws (11) and two 3/8" Star Washers
(12). Start both Screws, and then tighten

them.

7. Firmly tighten the 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt (11) and
the 3/8" x 4 1/4" Screw (43) on each side of the
treadmill (only one side is shown).

88

Handrail

Assembly

7

11

12

Console

Wire

86

12

11

43

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8. The adjustable cushions (see page 24) are shipped at their firmest settings. Adjust each cushion to a

softer setting before using the treadmill.

9. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. If there are sheets of plastic
on the treadmill decals, remove the plastic. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill.
Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included hex keys in a secure place; one of the hex keys is
used to adjust the walking belt (see pages 27 and 28).

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THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR

HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR

The heart rate
monitor consists of
a chest strap and a
sensor. Insert the
tab on one end of
the chest strap into
the hole in one end
of the sensor as
shown. Then, press
the end of the sen­sor under the buckle
on the chest strap.
The tab should be
flush with the front of
the sensor.

The heart rate moni­tor must be worn
under your clothes,
tight against your
skin. Wrap the heart
rate monitor around
your chest in the
location shown.
Make sure that
the logo is right­side-up. Then, attach the other end of the chest strap
to the sensor. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if
necessary.

Pull the sensor away from your body a few inches and
locate the two electrode areas, which are covered by
shallow ridges. Using saline solution such as saliva or
contact lens solution, wet the electrode areas. Then,
return the sensor to a position against your chest.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Tabs

Chest

Strap

Sensor

Tab

Sensor

Buckle

•Donotexposetheheartratemonitortodirectsun­light for extended periods of time; do not expose it to
temperatures above 122° F (50° C) or below 14° F
(-10° C).

•Donotexcessivelybendorstretchthesensorwhen

using or storing the heart rate monitor.

•Tocleanthesensor,useadampclothandasmall

amount of mild soap. Then, wipe the sensor with a
damp cloth and thoroughly dry it with a soft towel.
Never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean
the sensor. Hand wash and air dry the chest strap.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the heart rate monitor does not function properly, try
the steps below.

• Makesurethatyouarewearingtheheartratemoni­tor as described at the left. If the heart rate monitor
does not function when positioned as described,
move it slightly lower or higher on your chest.

• Ifheartratereadingsarenotdisplayeduntilyou

begin perspiring, rewet the electrode areas.

• Fortheconsoletodisplayheartratereadings,you

must be within arm’s length of the console.

• Ifthereisabatterycoveronthebackofthesensor,

replace the battery with a new battery of the same
type.

• 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.

• Thoroughlydrythesensorwithasofttowelafter

each use. Moisture may keep the sensor activated,
shortening the life of the battery.

•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.

• Theoperationoftheheartratemonitorcanbe

affected by magnetic interference from high power
lines or other sources. If you suspect that magnetic
interference is causing a problem, try relocating the
fitness equipment.

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