NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 PRO NTEL09811.2 User manual

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Model No. NTEL09811.2
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
Serial Number Decal
(under 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 .......................................................... 13
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL .............................................................. 14
FCC INFORMATION ........................................................................ 23
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 24
EXERCISE GUIDELINES .................................................................... 26
PART LIST ................................................................................ 27
EXPLODED DRAWING ...................................................................... 29
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................... Back Cover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
decal(s), if adecal 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.
•Misuseof this machine
may result in serious
injury.
•Reed user's manual
prior to use and follow
all warnings and
instructions.
•Donot allow children
on or around machine.
• Pedals continue to
spin when you stop
pedaling.
,Spinning pedals can
cause injury.
• Reduce pedal speed
in a controlledmanner.
• User weight must not
exceed 350 pounds.
• Replace label if
damaged, illegible, or
removed= _
NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Toreducetheriskofseriousniury,readallimportantprecautionsand
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.
consult 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 350 Ibs. (159 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 elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
11. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
,
.
,
The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in acommercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the elliptical in a
garage or coveted 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 2ft. (0.6 m) on each
side. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the elliptical.
12.
13.
14.
The heart rate monitor is not amedical
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.
The elliptical does not have afreewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the fly-
wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
acontrolled way.
Keep your back straight while using the ellip-
tical; do not arch your back.
.
.
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.
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 _"AUDIOSTRIDER 990 PRO elliptical.
The AUDIOSTRIDER 990 PRO 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
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.
Ramp Control
Heart Rate Monitor
Handlebar
Accessory Tray
Upper Body Arm
Console
Resistance Control
Fan
Ramp
Pedal
Wheel
Roller
Pedal Knob
Handle
Leveling Foot
Length: 6 ft. 5 in. (196 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (71 cm)
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PART iDENTiFiCATiON CHART
Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed 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 needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it
has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.
[
M6 Washer
(90)-10
M8 Jam Nut
(102)-6
M8 x 22mm
Washer (97)-10
M4 x 12mm
Screw (148)-4
M10 Split Washer
(105)-20
M4 x 16mm
Screw (101)-10
M8 x 43mm
Button Bolt (96)-6
MIO x 25mm
Washer (134)-2
M6 x 16mm
Screw (103)-10
M10 x 20mm
Screw (91)-22
16mm Wave
Washer (54)-2
M8 x 23mm Button
Screw (82)-10
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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 complete all assembly steps.
To identify small parts, see page 5.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one Phillips screwdriver
one rubber mallet _
Assembly may be easier if you have your own set
of wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
.Remove and discard the shipping brackets (not
shown) on the front and rear of the Frame (1).
Identify the Front Right Stabilizer Tube (145),
which has a Wheel (34) in the indicated location.
While a second person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), insert some packaging materials (not
shown) under the Frame. Have the second per=
son hold the Frame to prevent it from tipping.
Attach the Front Right Stabilizer Tube (145) to
the Frame (1) with three M10 x 20mm Screws
(91) and three M10 Split Washers (105).
Attach the Left Front Stabilizer Tube (not
shown) in the same way.
Then, remove the packaging materials from
under the Frame (1).
91
145 34
2. Identify the two Rear Stabilizer Tubes (2).
While a second person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), insert some packaging materials (not shown)
under the Frame. Have the second person
hold the Frame to prevent it from tipping.
Attach a Rear Stabilizer Tube (2) to the Frame
(1) with three M10 x 20mm Screws (91) and
three M10 Split Washers (105).
Attach the other Rear Stabilizer Tube (2) in
the same way.
Next, tighten the Small Leveling Foot (136) into
the Frame (1) in the indicated location.
Then, remove the packaging materials from
under the Frame (1).
2
105
91
136
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3. 3
Identify the Upright Cover (81). Orient the
Upright Cover as shown, and slide it upward
onto the Upright (4).
Have a second person hold the Upright (4) and
the Upright Cover (81) near the Frame (1).
Connect the Upper Wire (152) to the Lower Wire
(111).
,Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the
Upright (4) onto the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (4) with eight M10 x 20mm
Screws (91) and eight M10 Split Washers (105).
Do not tighten the Button Screws yet.
Slide the Upright Cover (81) downward. Do not
press the Upright Cover into the Left and
Right Front Shields (73, 74) yet.
105
9
73
Avoid pinching
the wires
105 91
105
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.Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61) and the
Right Upper Body Leg (60), which are marked
with "Right" stickers, and orient them as shown.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (61) to the
Right Upper Body Leg (60) with three M8 x
43mm Button Bolts (96) and three M8 Jam Nuts
(102). Make sure that the Jam Nuts are in the
indicated hexagonal holes. Do not tighten the
Button Bolts yet.
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (47) to the
Left Upper Body Leg (46) in the same way.
47
Holes
96
60
.Using a plastic bag to keep your fingers clean,
apply some of the included grease to the Long
Axle (35) and to two 16mm Wave Washers (54)
(only one is shown).
Insert the Long Axle (35) through the Upright (4)
and center it.
Slide a 16mm Wave Washer (54) and the Right
Upper Body Arm (61) onto the right side of the
Long Axle (35).
Repeat these actions for the Left Upper Body
Arm (47).
Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (82) and
an M8 x 22mm Washer (97) into each end of the
Long Axle (35) at the same time.
82 4
35 Grease
54 97
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While a second person lifts the back of the Right
Pedal Plate (14), insert the Right Pedal Bracket
(133) into the Right Pedal Arm (58).
Attach the Right Pedal Bracket (133) with an
M10 x 20mm Screw (91) and an M10 x 25mm
Washer (134).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
91
133
.Identify the Right Pedal (49), which is marked
with a "Right" sticker, and orient it as shown.
While a second person lifts the Right Pedal Plate
(14), attach the Right Pedal (49) to the Right
Pedal Plate with five M6 x 16mm Screws (103)
and five M6 Washers (90).
Attach the Left Pedal (12) to the Left Pedal
Plate (not shown) in the same way.
8
14
12
103
49
103
.Apply grease to a Medium Axle (119) and to two
M8 x 22mm Washers (97).
Identify the Right Link Arm (59), which is marked
with a "Right" sticker, and orient it as shown.
Insert the Medium Axle through the Right Link
Arm (59) and the Right Pedal Arm (58).
Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (82), an
Axle Cover (55), and an M8 x 22mm Washer
(97) into each end of the Medium Axle (119) at
the same time.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
119
Gtease
59
97 55
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10. Apply grease to a Short Axle (149) and to two
M8 x 22mm Washers (97).
Next, tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (82)
and an M8 x 22mm Washer (97) a few turns into
the Short Axle (149).
While a second person holds the front end of
the Right Link Arm (59) inside the bracket on the
Right Upper Body Leg (60), insert the Short Axle
(149) through both parts.
Tighten another M8 x 23mm Button Screw (82)
and an M8 x 22mm Washer (97) a few turns into
the Short Axle (149). Then, tighten both Button
Screws at the same time. time.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
10
59
149
Grease
97
11. Identify the Right Inner and Outer Leg Covers
(83, 69), which are marked with "Right" stickers,
and orient them as shown.
Press the Right Inner and Outer Leg Covers (83,
69) together around the Right Upper Body Leg
(60).
Attach the Right Inner and Outer Leg Covers
(83, 69) to the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with
an M4 x 16mm Screw (101). To avoid damag=
ing the plastic, do not overtighten the Screw.
Attach the Left inner and Outer Leg Covers
(72, 70) in the same way.
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