NordicTrack VGR 850 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. NTCCEL47300
Serial No.

Serial
Number
Decal

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committed to providing com­plete customer satisfaction. If
you have questions, or if there
are missing parts, we will guar­antee complete satisfaction
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DELAYS, PLEASE CALL
DIRECT TO OUR TOLL-FREE
CUSTOMER HOT LINE. The
trained technicians on our
customer hot line will provide
immediate assistance, free of
charge to you.

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Eastern Standard Time
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USER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

CUSTOMER RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

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

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical exerciser.

2. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described
in this manual.

3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.

4. Place the elliptical exerciser on a level sur­face, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical exerciser
indoors, away from moisture and dust.

5. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the elliptical exerciser at all
times.

7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 114 kilo­grams (250 pounds).

8. Wear appropriate clothing when using the
elliptical exerciser. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection.

9. When mounting or dismounting the elliptical
exerciser, always hold the handlebars or the
T-handle and step onto and off the pedal
that is in the lowest position.

10. Each time you stop exercising on the
elliptical exerciser, allow the pedals to come
to a complete stop before dismounting. The
elliptical exerciser does not have a free­wheel; the pedals will continue to move until
the flywheel stops.

11. Always keep your back straight when using
the elliptical exerciser. Do not arch your
back.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.

13. The elliptical exerciser is intended for in­home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu­tional setting.

14. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors 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.

15. The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is miss­ing or illegible, please call our Customer
Service Department at 1-888-936-4266 to
order a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the NordicTrack®VGR850.

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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the NordicTrack

®

VGR850 low-impact elliptical exerciser. The
NordicTrack

®

VGR850 is an incredibly smooth exercis­er that moves your feet in a natural elliptical path, min­imizing the impact on your knees and ankles. And the
unique NordicTrack

®

VGR850 features adjustable
resistance, upper-body and stationary handlebars, and
a multi-mode exercise monitor to help you get the
most from your exercise. Welcome to a whole new
world of natural, elliptical-motion exercise from
NordicTrack.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before you
use the NordicTrack

®

VGR850. If you have questions

after reading the manual, call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-936-4266, Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time (excluding holidays)

.

To help us assist
you, please note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is
NTCCEL47300. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the elliptical exerciser (see the front
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).

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

Console

Resistance Knob

FRONT

BACK

LEFT SIDE

Pedal Arm

Pedal Disk

Side Shield

Pedal

Wheel

Book Holder

Upright

T-handle/Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

Assembly requires the following tools: the included allen wrench, a phillips screwdriver ,
an adjustable wrench , a rubber mallet , and pliers .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parentheses below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on
page 16. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been

pre-attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached.

M6 Nylon

Locknut (17)–2

M6 x 16mm Button

Head Bolt (54)–2

Handlebar Spacer (39)–2

M10 Nylon

Locknut (29)–6

M10 x 25mm Button

Head Screw (42)–2

M4 x 19mm

Flange Screw

(16)–6

M10 x 45mm Button

Head Bolt (59)–2

Pedal Arm Spacer (41)–2*

M4 x 16mm

Screw (34)–5

3/4” Axle Cap (43)–4*

5/8” Axle Cap (57)–2*

Weld Spacer (49)–2

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55

55

26

Metal

Bracket

26

B

A

C

55

26

2. Lay a cloth over the front of the Frame (1) to protect
it. Lay the Upright (3) in the position shown. Connect
the Extension Wire (2) to the Reed Switch Wire (25).

Next, connect the Resistance Cable (26) to the
Extension Cable (55) in the following way:

• Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket,
and insert the tip of the Resistance Cable (26) into
the wire clip on the Extension Cable (55) as shown.

• Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance
Cable (26) and slide it into the metal bracket on the
Extension Cable (55) as shown.

• Refer to drawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the
prongs on the upper end of the metal bracket
together.

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1

55

26

2

25

2

1

1. Turn the Resistance Control (26) counterclockwise to
the minimum setting.

If the Resistance Control (26) is attached to the
Upright (3), remove the M4 x 16mm Screw (34). Pull
the bottom of the Resistance Control away from the
Upright and then slide it down to release it. Do not

pull on the Resistance Control or remove it from
the Upright.

26

Tab

3

34

3

3. Align the two holes in the front of the Upright (3) with
the two welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1).
Carefully push the Reed Switch Wire (not shown) into
the Upright until there is no slack.

Next, pivot the Upright (3) about halfway to the verti­cal position while guiding the metal bracket on the
Extension Cable (not shown) into the Upright. Once
the top edge of the metal bracket is inside the
Upright, pivot the Upright to the vertical position so it
rests on the four welded bolts on the Frame (1). Be
careful to avoid pinching the wires. Tighten an M10
Nylon Locknut (29) onto each welded bolt.

Refer to step 1. Reattach the Resistance Control (26)
to the Upright (3) with the M4 x 16mm Screw (34).

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1

Welded

Bolts

29