NordicTrack Cx 1600 Elliptical User manual

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USERʼS ANUAL

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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHECHESTPULSESENSOR...................................................12
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................14
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................22
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................25
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
WARNING DECAL PLACE ENT
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been applied in the location(s) shown. If a
decal is missing or illegible, call the tele-
phone 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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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in-
structions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical ex-
erciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
I PORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially im-
portant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons 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 institutional set-
ting.
4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat be-
neath it to protect the floor or carpet. ake
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 while ex-
ercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection while exercising.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the
handrails when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight while using your el-
liptical 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 exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as de-
scribed in this manual.

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Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack®CX
1600 elliptical exerciser. The CX 1600 elliptical exer-
ciser is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your
feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact
on your knees and ankles. And the CX 1600 elliptical
exerciser offers an array of features designed to help
you achieve your fitness goals in the convenience and
privacy of your home.
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.
Handlebar
Console
Leveling Foot
Leveling Foot
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Water Bottle Holder*
*No water bottle is included
Wheel
Pedal
Handle
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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M8 Nylon
Locknut (72)–4
M4 x 19mm
Screw (57)–2
M10 Split
Washer (85)–20
M10 Washer
(67)–14
M8 Small
Washer (18)–4
M8 Washer
(69)–4
M8 x 55mm Bolt
Set (92)–2
M10 x 116mm Carriage Bolt (38)–2
M8 x 38mm Button
Bolt (58)–4
Wave Washer
(88)–4
M10 x 123mm Button Screw (87)–2
M10 Nylon
Locknut (70)–2
M4 x 16mm
Screw (47)–6
Thrust Washer
(66)–4
M10 x 13mm Button
Screw (54)–14
M10 x 65mm Bolt
Set (94)–2
M8 x 19mm Button
Screw (56)–4
M10 x 25mm Patch
Screw (48)–4
ASSE BLY
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. In addition to the in-
cluded tools, assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench ,
and a 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 hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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1.
Attach the Stabilizer (8) to the Frame (1) with two
M10 x 116mm Carriage Bolts (38) and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (70). Tighten two Leveling Feet
(36) into the underside of the Stabilizer.
2. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the
position shown. Connect the Upper Wire
Harness (77) to the Lower Wire Harness (78).
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four
M10 x 25mm Patch Screws (48) and four M10
Split Washers (85). ake sure that no wires
are pinched between the Upright and the
Frame.
1
1
2
48
85
78
2
1
70
38 8
36
36
77
85
48
85
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
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3. Attach the Track Frame (4) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 123mm Button Screws (87) and two
M10 Split Washers (85). Finger tighten a Button
Screw into the lower hole first, and then finger
tighten a Button Screw into the upper hole.
Then, tighten both Button Screws. Note: This
step may be easier if you raise the Frame a few
inches in the location shown by the arrow at the
right while you attach the Track Frame.
See the inset drawing, tighten two Leveling Feet
(36) into the underside of the Track Frame (4).
85
4
1
87
85
87
3
4. Apply a small amount of the included grease to
the sides of two Wave Washers (88) and two
Thrust Washers (66).
Slide a Weld Spacer (89) onto the Left Crank
Arm (83). Next, identify the Left Track Arm (12),
which is marked with an “L.” Orient the Left
Track Arm as shown, and slide it onto the Left
Crank Arm. Then, slide a Wave Washer (88)
onto the end of the Left Crank Arm.
Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle
Cap (41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw
(56). Next, slide a Thrust Washer (66) onto the
shoulder of the Axle Cap. Then, tighten the
Button Screw into the end of the Left Crank Arm
(83). ake sure that the Thrust Washer re-
mains on the shoulder of the Axle Cap, and
that the Wave Washer (88) remains on the
end of the Left Crank Arm.
Repeat this step to attach the Right Track Arm
(11) to the right side of the elliptical exerciser.
11
4
83
89
88
41
56
12
18
66
Grease
4
36

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5. Attach a Pedal (21) to the Left Pedal Leg (14)
with seven M10 x 13mm Button Screws (54),
seven M10 Split Washers (85), and seven M10
Washers (67).
Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the Right
Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same way.
5
21
67
67
85
85
54
54
14
6. Apply a thin film of grease to the barrel of an
M10 x 65mm Bolt Set (94). Next, fit the bracket
on the Left Pedal Leg (14) onto the bracket on
the Left Track Arm (12). Attach the Left Pedal
Leg to the Left Track Arm with the Bolt Set.
Attach the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) to the
Right Track Arm (not shown) in the same way.
12
94
Grease
14
94
6

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7. Identify the Left Handlebar (19), which is marked
with an “L.” Insert the Left Handlebar into one of
the Handlebar Legs (17). Next, turn the Left
Handlebar and the Handlebar Leg so that the
wide side of the pivot tube on the Left
Handlebar is above the hexagonal holes in
the Handlebar Leg. Attach the Left Handlebar
with two M8 x 38mm Button Bolts (58) and two
M8 Nylon Locknuts (72). ake sure that the
Nylon Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal
holes. Do not tighten the Button Bolts yet.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) and the other
Handlebar Leg (17) in the same way.
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8. Apply a small amount of grease to the sides of
two Wave Washers (88) and two Thrust Washers
(66).
Slide the Left Handlebar (19) onto the
Handlebar Axle (16) as shown. Next, slide a
Wave Washer (88) onto the end of the
Handlebar Axle.
Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle
Cap (41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw
(56). Next, slide a Thrust Washer (66) onto the
shoulder of the Axle Cap. Then, tighten the
Button Screw into the end of the Handlebar Axle
(16). ake sure that the Thrust Washer re-
mains on the shoulder of the Axle Cap, and
that the Wave Washer (88) remains on the
end of the Handlebar Axle.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) in the same
way. Then, tighten both M8 x 19mm Button
Screws (56) at the same time.
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1
56
18
56
41
41
88
88
16
20
66
18
19
66
19 20
58 58
72
17 17
Hexagonal
Holes
Wide side of
pivot tube
Grease

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9. Apply a film of grease to the barrel of an M8 x
55mm Bolt Set (92) and to a 7mm Spacer (55).
Slide an M8 Washer (69) and the Spacer onto
the barrel.
While another person holds the front end of the
Left Pedal Leg (14) inside of the bracket on the
left Handlebar Leg (17), insert the barrel of the
Bolt Set (92) through both parts. Next, slide a
7mm Spacer (55) and an M8 Washer (69) onto
the end of the barrel of the Bolt Set. Then, turn
the screw of the Bolt Set a few turns into the
barrel. Do not overtighten the Bolt Set; the
left Handlebar Leg must be able to pivot
freely.
Attach the right Handlebar Leg (not shown) to
the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same
way.
See step 7. Tighten the four 8 x 38mm
Button Bolts (58).
10. While another person holds the Display Console
(74) and the Control Console (75) near the
Upright (2), connect the Pulse umper Wire (76)
to the console pulse wire, and the Upper Wire
Harness (77) to the console wire harness. Insert
the excess wires into the Upright.
Set the Consoles (74, 75) on the Upright (2).
Attach the Consoles with six M4 x 16mm Screws
(47). ake sure that no wires are pinched. Do
not tighten the Screws yet.
14
9
10
2
92
17 92
55
55 69
69
47
47 77
76
75
74
Grease