NordicTrack CX 938 NEL5095.1 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 4
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER ................................................... 7
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 18
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 20
PART LIST .............................................................................. 21
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 22
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack ®
CX 938 elliptical exerciser. The CX 938 is an incredi-
bly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural
elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your knees
and ankles. And the unique CX 938 offers an impres-
sive array of features to help you achieve your fitness
goals in the convenience of your home. 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 this manual, see the front cover of
this manual. To help us assist you, please note the
product model number and serial number before call-
ing. The model number is NEL5095.1. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the ellip-
tical 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
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Upright FRONT
Wheel
Pedal
BACK Pedal Leg
RIGHT SIDE
Leveling Foot
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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 alien wrenches and your own phillips screwdriver and
rubber mallet ( _.
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 21.
The second number is the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre=assem=
bled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is pre=assembled.
M10 Split M8 Split
Washer (73)-2 Washer (85)-4
M8 x 44mm Button Screw (84)-8
7.6mm Spacer
(47)-2
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (69)-4 M8 x 56mm Button Screw (83)-4
M8 x 79mm Bolt Set (65)-2
M10 x 108mm Button Screw (70)-2
.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 (64).
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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.Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi-
tion shown.
Connect the Upper Wire Harness (30) to the Lower
Wire Harness (42). Insert the connectors on the Wire
Harnesses up into the Upright (2). Carefully pull the
upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
the slack from the Wire Harnesses. See the inset
drawing. Attach the Lower Wire Harness to the Upright
with the Nylon Zip Tie (97). Pull the Nylon Zip Tie tight
and cut off the excess.
Insert the Upright (2) into the Frame (1). Be careful to
avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (30, 42). Attach
the Upright with two M10 x 108mm Button Screws (70),
two M10 Split Washers (73), and two 7.6mm Spacers
(47). Make sure that the curved sides of the
Spacers are facing the Upright. Be careful to avoid
damaging the Wire Harnesses with the Button
Screws. Do not tighten the Button Screws yet.
.Slide a Weld Spacer (28) onto the axle on the left side
of the Upright (2), with the open side of the Weld
Spacer facing the Upright. Apply a small amount of the
included grease to the axle.
Slide an Upper Body Arm (29) onto the axle on the left
side of the Upright (2). Using the included Push Nut
Tool (96), tap a Push Nut (31) onto the axle; make
sure that the Push Nut is turned as shown in the
inset drawing.
Attach the other Upper Body Arm (29) to the right
side of the Upright (2) in the same way.
.Look inside one of the Handlebar Cover Sets (26) and
locate the square tabs connecting the two halves.
Gently lift the tabs and disconnect the halves.
Hold the two halves of the Handlebar Cover Set (26)
around the tube on the left side of the Upright (2). Align
the halves and press them together until they lock.
Attach the other Handlebar Cover Set (26) to the right
side of the Upright (2) in the same way.
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Identify the Left Pedal (10), which has a notch near
the right side. Place the Left Pedal on the Left Pedal
Leg (4). Next, apply a generous amount of grease to
the long side of an M8 x 79mm Bolt Set (65) and the
faces of the two indicated Upper Body Arm Bushings
(12). Have a second person hold the lower end of the
left Upper Body Arm (29) inside of the bracket on the
Left Pedal Leg. Attach the Left Pedal and the left Upper
Body Arm to the Left Pedal Leg with the Bolt Set.
Attach the other end of the Left Pedal (10) to the Left
Pedal Leg (4) with two M8 x 56mm Button Screws (83)
and two M8 Split Washers (85).
Repeat this step on the right side of the elliptical exer-
ciser.
See step 2. Tighten the two M10 x 108mm Button
Screws (70).
The Console (17) requires four "D" batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the
Console. Insert four batteries into the battery compart-
ment; make sure that the batteries are oriented as
shown by the diagram inside the battery compart-
ment. Reattach the battery cover.
Have another person hold the Console (17) near the
Upright (2). Connect the Upper Wire Harness (30) to
the wire harness on the Console. Connect the Pulse
Wire (20) to the pulse wire on the Console.
Carefully insert all excess wiring down into the Upright
(2). Attach the Console (17) to the Upright with four M4
x 16mm Round Head Screws (69). (Note: The Screws
may be found in the console box.) Be careful to avoid
pinching the wires.
65
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Notch
Face 12 \
83
Batteries
Battery
Do not pinch
the wires
during this step.
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8. 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.
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HOW TO USE THE ELLiPTiCAL EXERCISER
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLiPTiCAL EXERCISER
Stand in front of the elliptical exerciser, hold the han-
dlebars firmly, and place one foot against one of the
wheels. Pull the handlebars until the elliptical exercis-
er can be moved on the wheels, and carefully move
the elliptical exerciser to the desired location. Then,
place one foot against a wheel, and lower the ellipti-
cal exerciser. Due to the size and weight of the
elliptical exerciser, use extreme caution while
moving and lowering it.
EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handgrip
pulse sensor and step onto the pedal that is in the
lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push
the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous
motion.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped-
als come to a complete stop. The elliptical exercis-
er does not have a free wheel; the pedals will
continue to move until the flywheel stops. When
the pedals are stationary, step off the highest pedal
first. Then, step off the lowest pedal.
Handgrip
Pulse Sensor
Pedals
Handlebars
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM
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Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face
of the console, remove it before using the console.
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and
effective. When the manual mode of the console is
selected, the resistance of the elliptical exerciser can
be changed with the touch of a button. As you exer-
cise, the console will provide continuous exercise
feedback. You can even measure your heart rate using
the handgrip pulse sensor.
The console also offers eight preset programs. Each
program automatically changes the resistance of the
elliptical exerciser and prompts you to increase or
decrease your pace as it guides you through an effec-
tive workout.
In addition, the console features two heart rate pro-
grams that automatically change the resistance of the
elliptical exerciser and prompt you to vary your pace to
keep your heart rate near a target heart rate while you
exercise.
The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol-
ogy. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a per-
sonal trainer in your home. Using the included stereo
audio cable, you can connect the elliptical exerciser to
your portable stereo, home stereo, computer, or VCR
and play special iFIT.com CD and video programs
(iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes are available sepa-
rately), iFIT.com programs automatically control the
resistance of the elliptical exerciser and prompt you to
vary your pace as a personal trainer coaches you
through every step of your workout. High-energy music
provides added motivation. To purchase iFIT.com
CDs and videocassettes, call the toll-free telephone
number on the front cover of this manual
With the elliptical exerciser connected to your comput-
er, you can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com
and access programs directly from the internet.
Explore www.iFlT.com for more information.
To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 9. To use a preset program,
see page 11. To use a heart rate program, see page
12. To use an iFIT.com CD or video program, see
page 17. To use an iFIT.com program directly from
our Web site, see page 18.
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_ ress any button on the console or begin
pedaling to turn on the console.
A few seconds after the console is turned on, the
displays will light. A tone will then sound and the
console will be ready for use.
Select the manual mode.
If you have selected
a program or the
iFIT.com mode, rese-
lect the manual mode
by pressing the iFIT
button once or twice
until a track appears
in the matrix but the
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letters "iFIT" do not appear.
Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
the elliptical exerciser as desired.
As you pedal,
change the resis-
tance of the elliptical
exerciser by press-
ing the 1 Step Resis-
tance buttons. Note:
After the 1 Step
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Resistance buttons are pressed, it will take a
moment for the elliptical exerciser to reach the
selected resistance level.
Monitor your progress with the matrix, the
Training Zones bar, and the displays.
The matrix--When
the manual mode or
the iFIT.com mode is
selected, the matrix
will show a track rep-
resenting 1/4 mile.
As you exercise, the
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indicators around the track will light in succession
until the entire track is lit. The track will then dark-
en and the indicators will again begin to light in
succession.
The Training Zones
bar--The Training
Zones bar will show
the approximate inten-
sity level of your exer-
cise.
Training Zones
Performance
Endurance
Aerobic
Fat Burn
Warm Up
Cool Down
The upper display--
The upper display will
show the approximate
number of grams of
carbs you have
burned, the approxi-
mate number of calo-
ries you have burned, the distance you have ped-
aled, and the elapsed time. The display will
change from one number to the next every few
seconds. Note: When a program is selected, the
display will show the time remaining in the pro-
gram instead of the elapsed time.
To see the total distance pedaled since the ellipti-
cal exerciser was purchased, press the Odometer
button twice; the words "Total Dist." and the total
number of miles will appear in the display. To
again see the distance that you have pedaled dur-
ing your workout, press the Odometer button
again.
The lower display--
The lower display will
show your pedaling
pace, in revolutions
per minute (RPM),
your pedaling speed,
and the resistance
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level of the pedals. The display will change from
one number to the next every few seconds. The
display will also show your heart rate when you
use the handgrip pulse sensor.
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Note: The console
can show speed and
distance in either
miles or kilometers.
The letters MPH or
Km/H will appear in
the lower display to
show which unit of measurement is selected. To
change the unit of measurement, first hold down
the Start button for a few seconds. An E (for
English) or an M (for metric) will appear in the
lower display. Press the 1 Step Resistance 10 but-
ton to change the unit of measurement. Note:
When the batteries are replaced, it may be neces-
sary to reselect the desired unit of measurement.
While you are select-
ing a unit of mea-
surement, you can
also select a back-
light mode. The "On"
mode keeps the
backlight on while the
QIL °
console is on. The "Off" mode turns the backlight
off. To conserve the batteries, the "Auto" mode
keeps the backlight on only while you are exercis-
ing. Press the 1 Step Resistance 1 button to
change the backlight mode if desired. Then, press
the Start button.
Measure your heart rate if desired.
if there are
thin sheets of
plastic on the
metal con-
tacts on the
handgrip
pulse sensor,
peel off the
plastic. To
measure your
heart rate,
hold the handgrip pulse sensor, with your palms
resting against the metal contacts. Avoid moving
your hands or gripping the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is
detected, your heart
rate will be shown in
the lower display. For
the most accurate
heart rate reading,
hold the contacts for
at least 15 seconds.
Note: If you continue to hold the handgrip pulse
sensor, the lower display will show your heart rate
for up to 30 seconds. The display will then show
your heart rate along with the other modes.
If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that
your hands are positioned as described. Be care-
ful not to move your hands excessively or to
squeeze the metal contacts too tightly. For opti-
mal performance, clean the metal contacts using
a soft cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or
chemicals.
Turn on the fan if desired.
To turn on the fan at
low speed, press the
Auto Breeze Fan but-
ton; the number 1 will
appear next to the
word "Fan" in the dis-
play. To turn on the
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fan at medium speed, press the button a second
time; the number 2 will appear. To turn on the fan
at high speed, press the button a third time; the
number 3 will appear. To select the Auto mode,
press the button again; the words "Auto Fan" will
appear. When the auto mode is selected, the
speed of the fan will automatically increase or
decrease as you increase or decrease your ped-
aling speed.
To turn off the fan, press the Auto Breeze Fan
button again. Note: If the pedals are not turned
for a few minutes, the fan will automatically turn
off.
Slide the thumb tab on the right side of the fan to
pivot the fan to the desired angle.
When you are finished exercising, the console
will automatically turn off.
If the pedals are not moved for several seconds, a
tone will sound, the console will pause, and the
time will begin to flash in the upper display.
If the pedals are not moved for about five min-
utes, the console will turn off and the displays will
be reset.
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