NordicTrack 1300 Elliptical User manual

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this equipment. Keep this manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
OWTOUSET EELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................12
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLES OOTING ...................................................22
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
This drawing shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s). If a 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(s) may
not be shown at actual size.

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1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for
home use only. Do not use your elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu-
tional setting.
4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is enough clearance
around your elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 350 lbs.
(159 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the han-
dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs move-
ment, 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.
12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis-
ing, stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for purchasing the revolutionary
NordicTrack COMMERCIAL™ 1300 elliptical exer-
ciser. The NordicTrack COMMERCIAL 1300 elliptical
exerciser provides a wide array 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 exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after 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 con-
tacting 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.
Pulse Sensor
Ramp
andlebar
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Water Bottle older*
Console
andle
Leveling Foot
Fan
*Water bottle is not included

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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 included tools and your own Phillips screwdriver , adjustable
wrench , and rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have
been preassembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled.
#8 x 3/4"
Screw (78)–4
5/16" x 1" Patch
Screw (81)–11
#10 x 1/2"
Screw (79)–10
5/16" x 1.5" Button
Bolt (73)–4
5/16" Washer
(104)–6
#10 Fender
Washer (80)–10
5/8" Wave
Washer (102)–6
5/16" Split
Washer (105)–5
5/16" Locknut
(106)–4
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (108)–6
Pivot Spacer
(71)–4
5/16" x 2 1/2" Button
Screw (88)–8
M10 Split
Washer (110)–6
M6 Split
Washer
(111)–10

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2. With the help of another person, place the pack-
ing inserts under the rear of the Frame (1) as
shown. Have the other person hold the ellip-
tical exerciser to prevent it from tipping until
this step is completed.
Next, hold the Rear Stabilizer (3) under the
Frame (1). Attach the Rear Stabilizer with four
5/16" x 2 1/2" Button Screws (88).
Remove the packing inserts and lower the Rear
Stabilizer (3) and the Frame (1).
2
1
88
88
2
1
88
88
3
1
1.
Remove the two packing inserts from the packing
materials. With the help of another person,
place the packing inserts under the front of the
Frame (1) as shown. Have the other person
hold the elliptical exerciser to prevent it
from tipping until this step is completed.
old the Front Stabilizer (2) under the Frame
(1). Attach the Front Stabilizer with four 5/16" x
2 1/2" Button Screws (88).
With the help of the other person, remove the
packing inserts and lower the Front Stabilizer
(2) and the Frame (1).
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
Packing
Inserts
Packing
Inserts

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4. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Pivot Axle (33) and to two 5/8"
Wave Washers (102).
Tip: Do not pinch and damage the Upper
Wire Harness (97). Insert the Pivot Axle (33)
through the Upright (6). Then, slide a 5/8" Wave
Washer (102) onto each end of the Pivot Axle.
Slide an Upper Body Arm (12) onto the left side
of the Pivot Axle (33). Attach the Upper Body
Arm with a 5/16" x 1" Patch Screw (81), a Large
Axle Cover (94), and a 5/16" Washer (104).
Attach the other Upper Body Arm (12) in the
same way.
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3. Tip: Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses (97,
54). Start all screws before tightening any of
them.
While a second person holds the Upright (6)
near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire
arness (97) to the Lower Wire arness (54).
Attach the Upright (6) to the Frame (1) with five
5/16" x 1" Patch Screws (81) and five 5/16"
Split Washers (105).
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Do not pinch the
Wire Harnesses
(97, 54) during
this step
Do not pinch
the Upper Wire
Harness (97)
during this step
81
81
81
105
105
54
97
81
94
12
12
102
102
94
33
6
Grease
6
1
97
81
104
104

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5
5. Identify the Right Pedal Plate (107), which is
marked with an “R” sticker.
Attach the Right Pedal Plate (107) to the Right
Pedal Arm (8) with three M10 x 20mm Patch
Screws (108) and three M10 Split Washers
(110).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
108
107
8
110
6
6. Identify the Right Pedal Assembly (62), which is
located in a package marked with a “Right”
sticker.
Attach the Right Pedal Assembly (62) to the
Right Pedal Plate (107) with five #10 x 1/2"
Screws (79), five M6 Split Washers (111), and
five #10 Fender Washers (80). Tip: There are
eight holes around the Right Pedal Plate;
only five holes will be used. To avoid dam-
aging the Right Pedal Assembly, do not
overtighten the Screws.
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
80 Do not use
these holes
62
107
79
79
111

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7. Identify the Right Link Arm (10), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker.
Apply a small amount of grease to the two axles
on the Right Link Arm (10) and to two 5/8"
Wave Washers (102). Then, slide a Pivot
Spacer (71) and a Wave Washer onto each
axle.
Gradually work the Right Link Arm (10) into the
right Upper Body Arm (12) while at the same
time working the Right Link Arm into the Right
Pedal Arm (8).
Tip: These parts are designed to fit tightly. It
may be helpful to move the Right Pedal Arm
(8) while working these parts into place.
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
7
10
12
71
102
8
Grease
Grease
102
71
8. Attach the Right Link Arm (10) to the right
Upper Body Arm (12) with a 5/16" x 1" Patch
Screw (81), a Large Axle Cover (94), and a
5/16" Washer (104).
Then, attach the Right Link Arm (10) to the
Right Pedal Arm (8) with a 5/16" x 1" Patch
Screw (81), a Small Axle Cover (67), and a
5/16" Washer (104).
Tip: If it is difficult to work the Right Link
Arm (10) into the right Upper Body Arm (12)
and the Right Pedal Arm (8), try working the
Right Link Arm in halfway and then tighten-
ing the 5/16" x 1" Patch Screws (81) to pull it
in the rest of the way.
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
8
67
81
12
8
104 81
104
94
10

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9. While a second person holds the Console (60)
near the Upright (6), connect the console wire to
the Upper Wire arness (97). Then, connect the
console pulse wire to the and Pulse Wire (65).
Insert the excess wire downward into the
Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step. Attach the Console (60) to the Upright (6)
with four #8 x 3/4" Screws (78).
9Do not pinch the
wires during
this step
Pulse Wire
6
Console Wire
65
97
78
60
10. Identify the Right andlebar (31), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker and orient it as
shown.
Attach the Right andlebar (31) to the right
Upper Body Arm (12) with two 5/16" x 1.5"
Button Bolts (73) and two 5/16" Locknuts (106).
Make sure that the Locknuts are in the
hexagonal holes.
Repeat this step to attach the Left Handlebar
(7) to the left Upper Body Arm (12).
10
31
106
73
7
12
12
exagonal
oles