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Model No. NTEL01310.4
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Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
Serial Number Decal
(on underside of frame)
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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 .......................................................... 16
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL .............................................................. 17
FCC INFORMATION ........................................................................ 26
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 27
EXERCISE GUIDELINES .................................................................... 29
PART LIST ................................................................................ 31
EXPLODED DRAWING ...................................................................... 33
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.
Misuse of this machine
may result in serious
injury.
• Read user's manual
prior to use and follow
all warnings and
instructions.
• Do not allow children
on or around machine.
• Pedals continue to
spin when you stop
pedaling.
• Spinning pedals can
cause injury.
• Reduce pedal speed in
a controlled manner.
• User weight must not
exceed 375 Ibs /
170 kgs.
• This product should
always he used on a
level surface.
• This product is not
intended for
therapeutic use.
• Replace label if
damaged, iBegihle,
or removed. [_
NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Toreducethe.skofseriousinjury, readallimportant precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.
.
Before beginning any exercise program, 9.
consuat your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per=
sons with pre-existing health problems. 10.
.
Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 375 Ibs. (170 kg).
Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
3. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptica! are adequately
informed of all precautions.
.
The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
.
Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the elliptical in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
.
Place the elliptical on a level surface, with at
least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and
rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each
side. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the elliptical.
.
inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
.
Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
11. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
12.
The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu-
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
13.
The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the fly-
wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
a controlled way.
14.
Keep your back straight while using the ellip-
tical; do not arch your back.
15.
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 _}SMART TERRAIN 12.0 elliptical.
The SMART TERRAIN 12.0 elliptical 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 elliptical, if you have questions after
Length: 5 ft. 9 in. (175 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 2 in. (66 cm)
Upper Body Arm
Fan
Water Bottle Holder*
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.
Console
Heart Rate Monitor
Pedal
Ramp
Wheel
Roller
*Water bottle is not included
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PART iDENTiFiCATiON CHART
Use the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses below each draw-
ing 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 preattached.
M8 Locknut
(102)-4
#8 x 1/2"
Screw (124)-4
#8 x 3/4"
Screw (123)-11
M8 x 35mm
Bolt (96)-4
M8 Star
Washer (122)-4
Screw (121)-8
M6 x lOmm
M10 x 90mm
Screw (84)-2
Wave Washer
(95)-4
MIO x 75mm
Screw (119)-2
M8 x 16mm
Screw (120)-6
M8 x 25mm
Washer (98)-6
M8 x 19mm
Screw (82)-4
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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 finish all assembly steps.
To identify small parts, see page 5.
.
Remove the screws (not shown) and the ship-
ping bracket (not shown) from the front of the
Frame (1). Discard the screws.
With the help of a second person, place the ship-
ping bracket (not shown) under the front of the
Frame (1). Have the second person hold the
Frame to prevent it from tipping while you
complete this step.
Attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Frame with
two M10 x 90mm Screws (84). Then, remove
and discard the shipping bracket (not shown).
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 your own set
of wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
6 84
2. Orient the Front Stabilizer Cover (8) as shown.
Press the Mounts (117) on the Front Stabilizer
Cover (8) into the Frame (1). Then, press the
Front Stabilizer Cover into place.
6

Remove the screws (not shown) and the ship-
3. 3
ping bracket (not shown) from the rear of the
Frame (1). Discard the screws.
With the help of a second person, place the ship-
ping bracket (not shown) under the rear of the
Frame (1). Have the second person hold the
Frame to prevent it from tipping while you
complete this step.
Orient the Rear Stabilizer (5) so that the welded
tubes are in the locations shown.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (5) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 75mm Screws (119).
Then, remove and discard the shipping bracket
(not shown).
119
Welded Tubes
4. Orient the Rear Stabilizer Cover (2) as shown.
Press the Mounts (117) on the Rear Stabilizer
Cover (2) into the Frame (1). Then, press the
Rear Stabilizer Cover into place.
.
Have a second person hold the Upright (4) near
the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in the
lower end of the Upright (4). Tie the wire tie to
the Main Wire (110). Then, pull the upper end of
the wire tie until the Main Wire is routed through
the Upright.
4
117
5
Wire
_Tie
4
--110
Tip: To prevent the Main Wire (110) from fail-
ing into the Upright (4), secure the Main Wire
with the wire tie.
110
Tie
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Tip: Avoid pinching the Main Wire (110). Set
6. 6
the Upright (4) on the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (4) with four M8 x 19mm
Screws (82) and four M8 Star Washers (122).
.
Orient the Lower Upright Cover (56) as shown.
Press the Lower Upright Cover (56) into the
Shield Cover (75).
82
22
110
Avoid pinching the
Main Wire (110)
56
75
8

.
Identify the Left and Right Inner Covers (55, 68),
which are marked with "Left" and "Right" stick-
ers, and orient them as shown.
Slide the Left Inner Cover (55) onto the left side
of the Upright (4). Then, slide the Right Inner
Cover (68) onto the right side of the Upright.
.
Using a small plastic bag to keep your fingers
clean, apply some of the included grease to the
Pivot Axle (35) and to two Wave Washers (95).
Insert the Pivot Axle (35) through the Upright (4)
and then center it. Tip: it may be helpful to use
a rubber mallet.
8
55
4
68
9
Avoid pinching
4
the wires
identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61), which
is marked with a "Right" sticker, and orient it as
shown.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Right Control Wire
(41). Slide a Wave Washer (95) and the Right
Upper Body Arm (61) onto the right side of the
Pivot Axle (35).
insertthe Right Control Wire (41) through the
Right inner Cover (68) as shown.
Repeat this step for the Left Upper Body Arm
(not shown).
41
95
61
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10. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Tighten an M8 x
16mm Screw (120) and an M8 x 25mm Washer
(98) into each end of the Pivot Axle (35) at the
same time.
10
Avoid pinching
the wires
120
11. identify the Right Pedal (49) and the Right Pedal
Arm (58), which are marked with "Right" stickers,
and orient them as shown.
Attach the Right Pedal (49) to the Right Pedal
Arm (58) with four M6 x 10mm Screws (121).
Repeat this step for the Left Pedal (not
shown) and the Left Pedal Arm (not shown).
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49
58
121
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12. Orient the Left Pedal Arm (44) as shown.
Apply grease to the axle on the Left Pedal Arm
(44).
Attach the Left Pedal Arm (44) to the Left Roller
Arm (12) with an M8 x 16mm Screw (120), a
Roller Arm Cover (81), and an M8 x 25mm
Washer (98).
Repeat this step for the Right Pedal Arm (not
shown).
12
44
13. Apply grease to a Pedal Arm Axle (36) and to a
Wave Washer (95).
Orient an Upper Body Leg (46) as shown.
Note: For clarity, the Right Upper Body Arm (61)
is not shown in this step.
insertthe Pedal Arm Axle (36) through the Right
Pedal Arm (58), the Wave Washer (95), and the
Upper Body Leg (46).
Next, insert a hex key into the M8 x 16mm Screw
(120) in the Pedal Arm Axle (36).
Using a second hex key, tighten another M8 x
16mm Screw (120), an Axle Cover (53), and an
M8 x 25mm Washer (98) into the other end of
the Pedal Arm Axle (36).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
13
58
36
120
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