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Assembly / Owner’s Manual
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Important Safety Instructions - Assembly 3
Safety Warning Labels / Serial Number 5
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Parts 7
Hardware 8
Tools 8
Assembly 9
Moving the Machine 18
Leveling the Machine 18
Features 19
Console Features 20
Connectivity with Fitness App 22
Secure your Device 23
Fitness Basics 25
Operations 31
Mounting / Dismounting 31
Getting Started 32
Power Up / Idle Mode 32
Warm Up Mode 33
MAX 14 MINUTE INTERVAL Program 33
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Workout Programs 34
Paused / Results Mode 35
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Maintenance 37
Maintenance Parts 38
Troubleshooting 40
Body Weight Loss Plan 42
Buy Back Guarantee 50
Warranty 51
Table of Contents / Registration
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registered or otherwise protected by common law in the U.S. and other countries. Polar®, OwnCode®, Android™, Google Play™, and Nut Thins®
are trademarks of their respective owners. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App
Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of
such marks by Nautilus, Inc. is under license.
ORIGINAL MANUAL - ENGLISH VERSION ONLY
To validate warranty support, keep the original proof of purchase and record the following information:
Serial Number __________________________
Date of Purchase __________________________
If purchased in US/Canada: To register your product warranty, go to: ZZZERZÁH[FRPUHJLVWHURUFDOO±
If purchased outside US/Canada: To register your product warranty, contact your local distributor.
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distributor, go to: www.nautilusinternational.com

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for future reference.
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• Keep bystanders and children away from the product you are assembling at all times.
• Do not connect power supply to the machine until instructed to do so.
• The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning, maintaining or repairing
the machine.
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purchased in US/Canada, contact Customer Service for repair information. If purchased outside US/Canada, contact your local distributor for
repair information.
• Not intended for use by persons with medical conditions where those conditions may impact the safe operation of the machine or pose a risk of
injury to the user.
• Do not drop or put objects into any opening of the machine.
• Never operate this machine with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair and the like.
• Do not assemble this machine outdoors or in a wet or moist location.
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• Some components of the machine can be heavy or awkward. Use a second person when doing the assembly steps involving these parts. Do
not do steps that involve heavy lifting or awkward movements on your own.
• Set up this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
• Do not try to change the design or functionality of this machine. This could compromise the safety of this machine and will void the warranty.
• If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine Nautilus replacement parts and hardware. Failure to use genuine replacement parts can
cause a risk to users, keep the machine from operating correctly and void the warranty.
• Do not use until the machine has been fully assembled and inspected for correct performance in accordance with the Manual.
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• Do all assembly steps in the sequence given. Incorrect assembly can lead to injury or incorrect function.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Important Safety Instructions

Assembly / Owner’s Manual
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• Children must not be let on or near to this machine. Moving parts and other features of the machine can be dangerous to children.
• Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age.
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chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured
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reference only.
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Arms closely. If purchased in US/Canada, contact Customer Service for repair information. If purchased outside US/Canada, contact your local
distributor for repair information.
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• This machine is for home use only.
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equipment.
• Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
• Make the Pedals stable before you step on them. Use caution when you step on and off the machine.
• Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations.
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emergency dismounts from the machine. Keep third parties out of this space when machine is in use.
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• Perform all regular and periodic maintenance procedures recommended in the Owner’s Manual.
• Keep the Pedals and Handlebars clean and dry.
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workouts, and be attentive in order to avoid loss of balance and possible injury.
• This machine cannot stop the Pedals or Upper Handlebars independently of the Resistance Fan. Reduce the pace to slow the Resistance Fan,
Upper Handlebars and Pedals to a stop. Do not dismount the machine until the Pedals and Upper Handlebars have come to a complete stop.
• Do not drop or put objects into any opening of the machine.
• Prior to use read and understand the Owner’s Manual. The appliance is not to be used by persons with functional limitations and impairments,
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• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Keep children under the age of 14
away from this machine.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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FCC Compliance
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The machine and power supply comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This machine and power supply have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Safety Warning Labels and Serial Number
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• Injury or death is possible if caution is not used while using
this machine.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Read and follow all warnings on this machine.
• Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional warnings and
safety information.
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be used for reference only.
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lbs)
• This machine is for home use only.
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(Label is available in English and French Canadian only.)

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Before Assembly
Select the area where you are going to set up and operate your machine. For safe operation, the location must be on a hard, level surface. Allow
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Basic Assembly Tips
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machine:
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• Collect all the pieces necessary for each assembly
step.
• Using the recommended wrenches, turn the bolts
and nuts to the right (clockwise) to tighten, and the
left (counterclockwise) to loosen, unless instructed
otherwise.
• When attaching 2 pieces, lightly lift and look through
the bolt holes to help insert the bolt through the
holes.
• The assembly requires 2 people.
Machine Mat
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To order the optional machine mat, contact Customer Service (if purchased in US/Canada) or your local distributor (if purchased outside US/
Canada).
Specifications / Before Assembly
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0D[LPXP3HGDO+HLJKW 48.5 cm ( 19.1 inches )
Machine Weight: NJOEV
Power Requirements:
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Output Voltage: 9V DC, 1.5A
DO NOT dispose of this product as refuse. This product is to be recycled. For
proper disposal of this product, please follow the prescribed methods at an
approved waste center.
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1.89m
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0.6m
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0.6m
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65.5”
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49”
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Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
1 Console Assembly (w/Aerobars) 12 2 Cap
7 1 Dynamic Handlebar, Left 13 1 Dynamic Handlebar, Right
8 2 Leg 14 1 AC Adapter
9 2 Pedal 15 1 Manual Kit
10 1 Stabilizer Assembly  1 Media Capture Bar
11 1 Rail Assembly
( 2 Boxes )
Box 1
Item Qty Description
1 1 Frame
2 1 Shroud, Rear
3 2 Foot Platform
4 2 Foot Pad
5 1 Hardware Card
Box 2
Parts
6
11
7
10
12
8
13
8
99
14
15
16
3
2
3
4
1
5
4

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Tools
Included
#2
5 mm
PP
8 mm
13 mm
Hardware / Tools
Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
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B /RFN:DVKHU0[%ODFN K 4 Lock Nut, M8
C4:DVKHU)ODW0[%ODFN L8:DVKHU)ODW0[
D46RFNHW+HDG+H[6FUHZ0[[%ODFN M 86RFNHW+HDG+H[6FUHZ0[[%ODFN
E4:DVKHU)ODW0[%ODFN N46RFNHW+HDG+H[6FUHZ0[[%ODFN
F13DQ3KLOOLSV6FUHZ0[[ O4/RFN:DVKHU0[%ODFN
G2:DVKHU)ODW0[%ODFN P4:DVKHU)ODW0[%ODFN
H2Cap Q 6RFNHW+HDG+H[6FUHZ0[[
I2:DYH:DVKHU[ R /RFN:DVKHU0[
Note: Select pieces of Hardware have been provided as spares on the Hardware Card. Be aware that there may be remaining Hardware
after the proper assembly of your machine.
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1. Attach Rail Assembly to Frame and then Release the Frame from the Shipping Plate
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NOTICE: Hand tighten hardware.
Assembly
13mm
X2
C
X4
B
A
11
1

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2. Carefully Lift the Frame Assembly from the Shipping Plate and Attach to the Stabilizer Assembly
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NOTICE: Once all hardware has been hand tightened, fully tighten ALL hardware from previous steps.
D
E
X4
10