NordicTrack CX 1050 NEL12940 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR ................................................. 9
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER ................................................ 11
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 25
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................ 26
PART LIST ........................................................................... 28
EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 30
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................... Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................... Back Cover
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical exerciser.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before 12. The pulse sensors are not medical devices.
using the elliptical exerciser. Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure readings. The pulse sensors are intended
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are only as exercise aids in determining heart
adequately informed of all precautions, rate trends in general.
3. The elliptical exerciser is intended for 13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical ................ complete stop. The ellip-
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu- tical exerciser does not have a free wheel;
tional setting, the pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops.
4. Place the elliptical exerciser on a level sur- 14. Always unplug the power cord immediately
face, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical exerciser after use and before cleaning the elliptical
indoors, away from moisture and dust. exerciser.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu- 15. The decal shown below has been placed on
lady. Replace any worn parts immediately, the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is miss-
ing or illegible, please call our Customer
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away Service Department toll-free at 1-888-825-
from the elli ptical exerciser at all times. 2588 and order a free replacement decal.
7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elli ptical exerciser. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. Always hold the handlebars when mounting,
dismounting, or using the elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-
tical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis-
ing, stop immediately and begin cooling
down.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
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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 prob-
lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack <_
CX 1050 elliptical exerciser. The CX 1050 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 CX 1050 features
adjustable resistance and incline 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 elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading the manual, please call our
Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-825-
2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist
you, please note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is
NELl2940. 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 familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Fan
Console Bottle Holder*
Handlebar
Upright
Pulse Sensor
FRONT
Ramp
Wheel
BACK
Pedal
Pedal Leg
RIGHT SIDE
Power Socket Leveling Foot *No water bottle is included
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. 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. In addition to the four
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver _==_, two adjustable
wrenches_ a rubber mallet -_ andpliers_
, ,
Use the drawings below to identify the small parts used for assembly. The number in parenthesis below each
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on pages 28 and 29. The number following the key
number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assembled. If a part
is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
M6 Washer M10 Split 7.6mm Spacer M8 Jam Nut M4 x 12mm M4 x 16mm
(64)-2 Washer (73)-2 (109)-2 (86)-6 Round Head Screw (98)-4
Screw (96)-1
M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (76)-4
M8 x 44mm Button Screw (84)-8
M8 x 54mm Button Screw (83)-4 M8 x 42mm Button
Bolt (85)-4
M8 x 79mm Bolt Set (65)-2
M8 x 38mm Button Bolt
(105)-2 M10 x 108mm Button Screw (70)-2
1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (8). While another person
lifts the front of the Frame (1) and holds the Pedal
Legs (4, 5)in the position shown, attach the Front
Stabilizer to the Frame with four M8 x 44mm Button
Screws (84) and a Support Plate (104).
While another person lifts the rear of the Frame (1),
attach the Rear Stabilizer (not shown) to the Frame
in the same way.
84
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2. IdentifythePivotAxle(14),whichisthelongerofthe
twoaxles.SlideaRampCover(48)ontoanM6x
16mmPatchScrew(76)asshown.TightenthePatch
ScrewintooneendofthePivotAxle.Applyasmall
amountoftheincludedgreasetothePivotAxle.
HaveasecondpersonholdthetwoRampSpacers
(99)againstthesidesoftheFrame(1)sotheycover
theindicatedtubesontheFrame.LiftthePedalLegs
(notshown)outofthewayandaligntheroundtubes
ontheRamp(3)withtheRampSpacers.Makesure
that the Ramp is turned as shown in drawing 3
below. Insert the Pivot Axle (14) into the Ramp, the
Ramp Spacers, and the Frame. If necessary, tap the
Pivot Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.
Slide the other Ramp Cover (48) onto an M6 x 16mm
Patch Screw (76) as shown. Tighten the Patch Screw
into the other end of the Pivot Axle (14).
3. Slide an M6 Washer (64) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (76). Tighten the Patch Screw into one end of
the Incline Axle (13). Apply a small amount of grease
to the Incline Axle.
Raise the Ramp (3). Insert the Incline Axle (13) into
the welded tube under one side of the Ramp, through
the motor screw, and then into the welded tube under
the other side of the Ramp. As you insert the Incline
Axle through the motor screw, make sure that the
motor screw does not turn.
Slide an M6 Washer (64) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (76). Tighten the Patch Screw into the open
end of the Incline Axle (13).
4. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi-
tion shown. Make sure that the Upright is turned as
shown in drawing 5on page 7.
Connect the Upper Wire Harness (115) to the Lower
Wire Harness (42). Carefully pull the upper end of
the Upper Wire Harness to remove the slack from
the Wire Harnesses. Insert the Upright (2) into the
Frame (1). Be careful to avoid disconnecting or
pinching the Wire Harnesses. Attach the Upright with
two M10 x 108mm Button Screws (70), two M10 Split
Washers (73), and two 7.6mm Spacers (109). Make
sure that the curved sides of the Spacers are fac-
ing the Upright. Be careful to avoid damaging the
Wire Harnesses with the Button Screws. Do not
tighten the Button Screws yet.
Grease
48
14
76
48
99 Tubes 1
Motor
Screw
G_ase
13
64
70_
1
1
109
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5. Slide a Weld Spacer (119) onto the axle on the left
side of the Upright (2); make sure that the open side
of the Weld Spacer is facing the Upright. Next, apply a
small amount of grease to the axle.
Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (118), which is
marked with a sticker. Remove the Upper Body Leg
(31) from the Left Upper Body Arm. Apply a small
amount of the included Teflon®lubricant to a paper
towel, and rub a thin film of the lubricant onto the
Upper Body Leg. Then, reinsert the Upper Body Leg
into the Left Upper Body Arm.
Slide a Handlebar Cover (26) onto the indicated tube
on the Left Upper BodyArm (118). Hold the Left Upper
Body Arm with one hand, hold the Upper Body Leg
(31) with your other hand, and slide the Left Upper
Body Arm onto the axle on the left side of the Upright
(2). Then, extend the Upper Body Leg until it rests on
the Ramp (3).
Repeat this step with the Right Upper Body Arm
(128).
6. Have another person hold the Left Handlebar (24)
near the Upright (2). Connect the left Pulse Sensor
Wire (20) to the Pulse Extension Wire (114). Next,
slide a Handlebar Cap (127) onto the lower end of the
Left Handlebar.
Slide the upper end of the Left Handlebar (24) into the
tube on the front of the Upright (2), while sliding the
lower end of the Left Handlebar onto the axle on the
left side of the Upright. Attach the upper end of the
Left Handlebar with two M8 x 42mm Button Bolts (85)
and two M8 Jam Nuts (86); be careful not to damage
the Wires (20, 114) as you insert the Button Bolts.
Make sure that the Jam Nuts are resting in the
hexagonal holes in the Left Handlebar. Attach the
lower end of the Left Handlebar with an M8 x 38mm
Button Bolt (105) and an M8 Jam Nut (86). Then,
press the tabs on the Handlebar Cap (127) into the left
Handlebar Cover (26).
Attach the Right Handlebar (23) in the same way.
7. Hold the halves of the Upper Handlebar Cover (25)
around the tube on the front of the Upright (2); be
careful not to damage the Wires (not shown).
Attach the Upper Handlebar Cover with an M4 x 12mm
Round Head Screw (96).
118--
105
Grease
26
85
25
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8. Applyaliberalamountofgreasetothelongsideof
eachM8x 79mmBoltSet(65).
IdentifytheLeftPedal(10),whichhasanotchnear
therightside.PlacetheLeftPedalontheLeftPedal
Leg(4).Haveasecondpersonholdthebracketonthe
leftUpperBodyLeg(31)insideofthebracketonthe
LeftPedalLeg,andholdaWheel(28)insideofthe
bracketontheleftUpperBodyLeg.
Aligntheindicatedholes,andattachtheLeftPedal
(10),theleftUpperBodyLeg(31),andtheWheel(28)
totheLeftPedalLeg(4)withanM8x79mmBoltSet
(65).AttachtherearoftheLeftPedaltotheLeftPedal
LegwithtwoM8x 54mmButtonScrews(83).
Repeatthisstepontherightsideoftheellipticalexer-
ciser.
Seestep4.TightenthetwoM10x 108mmButton
Screws(70).
9. HaveanotherpersonholdtheConsole(17)nearthe
Upright(2).
ConnecttheUpperWireHarness(115)tothewirehar-
nessontheConsole(17).ConnectthePulse
ExtensionWire(114)tothepulsewireontheConsole.
Next,locatethetwogroundwiresthatareattached
withascrewtotheUpright(2).Connecttheground
wirestothetwosmallestwiresontheConsole.
CarefullyinsertallexcesswiringupintotheConsole
(17)anddownintotheUpright(2).AttachtheConsole
totheUprightwithfourM4x 16mmScrews(98).
(Note:TheScrewsmaybeshippedintheconsole
box.)Be careful to avoid pinching the wires.
10.Plug the Power Cord (116) into the Power Socket
(117) at the rear of the elliptical exerciser.
Grease
65
28
65
Do not pinch 17
the wires \
during this step.
Notch
4
83
Ground
Wires
11.Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Cover the floor beneath the
elliptical exerciser to protect the floor from damage. Note: Some extra hardware may be left over.

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
To get the best performance from the chest pulse sen-
sor, please read the instructions below.
HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
The chest pulse sensor consists of two components:
the chest strap and the sensor unit. Follow the steps
below to put on the chest pulse sensor.
C_ Chest Strap Tab
Sensor Unit Sensor Buckle
Unit
_1 Refer to the inset drawing above. Insert the tab
on one end of the chest strap through one end of
the sensor unit as shown. Then, press the end of
the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest
strap.
B Wrap the
chest pulse /
sensor
around
your chest.
Attach the )
free end of
the chest
strap to the sensor unit as described above.
Adjust the length of the chest strap, if necessary.
The chest pulse sensor should be under your
clothing, against your skin, and as high under the
pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable.
Make sure that the logo is facing forward and is
right-side-up.
_lPull the
sensor unit
away from
your body
a few inch-
es and
locate the
Electrode Areas
two electrode areas on the inner side. Using a
saline solution such as saliva or contact lens
solution, wet both electrode areas. Return the
sensor unit to a position against your chest.
CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING
If the chest pulse sensor does not function proper-
ly, or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high
or low, try the steps below.
Make sure that the chest pulse sensor is worn
exactly as described in step 2 at the left. If the chest
pulse sensor does not function when positioned as
described, move it slightly lower or higher on your
chest.
Each time you use the chest pulse sensor, use
saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solu-
tion to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor
unit (see the drawing in step 3 at the left). If heart
rate readings do not appear until you begin perspir-
ing, re-wet the electrode areas.
Make sure that you are within arm's length of the
console. For the console to display heart rate
readings, the user must be within arm's length of
the console.
The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with
people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate
reading problems may be caused by medical condi-
tions such as premature ventricular contractions
(pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.
The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be
affected by magnetic interference caused by high
power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that
magnetic interference may be causing a problem,
try relocating your exercise equipment.
• If the chest pulse sensor still does not function prop-
erly, test the chest pulse sensor in the following way:
Hold the chest
pulse sensor
and place your
thumbs over
the electrode
areas as
shown.
Electrode Areas

Next,holdthechestpulsesensorneartheconsole.
Whileholdingonethumbstationary,begintapping
theotherthumbagainsttheelectrodeareaatarate
ofaboutonetappersecond.Checktheheartrate
readingontheconsole.
• Ifthechestpulsesensordoesnotfunctionproperly
afteryouhavefollowedalloftheaboveinstructions,
thebatteryshouldbereplacedinthefollowingway:
Locatethebattery
coveronthebackof
thesensorunit.Insert
acoinintotheslotin
thecover,turnthe
covercounterclock-
wise,andremovethe
cover.
I
Remove the old bat-
tery and insert a
new CR 2032 bat-
tery. Make sure that
the battery is
turned so the writ-
ing is on top.
Replace the battery
cover and turn it
clockwise to close it.
, CR 2032
,_Battery
CHESTPULSESENSOR CARE
Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each
use. The chest pulse sensor is activated when the
electrode areas are wetted and the chest pulse sen-
sor is put on; the chest pulse sensor shuts off when
it is removed and the electrode areas are dried. If
the chest pulse sensor is not dried after each use, it
may remain activated longer than necessary, drain-
ing the battery prematurely.
• Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm, dry place.
Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag
or other container that may trap moisture.
Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. Do not expose
the chest pulse sensor to temperatures above 122 °
Fahrenheit (50 ° Celsius) or below 14° Fahrenheit
(-10 ° Celsius).
• Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit
when using or storing the chest pulse sensor.
• Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth--never
use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest
strap may be hand washed and air dried.
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