NordicTrack CX 985 NTE1192.1 User manual

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USER'S
A CAUTION
Read aH precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this rnanuaJ
for future reference, new products, prizes,
fitness tips, and much more!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER .................................................. 10
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 22
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 23
PART LIST .............................................................................. 24
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 26
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc,
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_WARNING: Toreducethe.ekofso.ousinjury,reedthefo,owingimportantprecau-
tionsbefore using the elliptical exerciser.
1. Reed sJl instructions in this msnusJ end sJl
warnings on the elliptical exerciser before
using the eJiiptiesl exerciser.
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that ell users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of sH precautions.
3. The elJiptiesJ exerciser is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in s eommereisJ, rental, or instituo
tionsl setting.
11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exerciso
ing, stop immedisteJy end cool down.
12. The pulse sensor is not s medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended onJy
as sn exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general
13. When you stop exercising, show the pedals
to slowly come to s complete stop. The eJHpo
ticai exerciser does not have s free wheel;
4. Keep the elliptiesJ exerciser indoors, sway the pedals will continue to move until the
from moisture end dust. PJaee the elliptical flywheeJ stops.
exerciser on s level surface, with a met
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is enough clearance
around the elliptical exerciser to mount, dis-
mount, end use the elliptical exerciser.
5. inspect snd properly tighten sit parts regu-
larly. Fieplsce any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep chiJdren under age 12 and pets sway
from the elliptical exerciser st sJJtimes.
14. Always unplug the power cord immediately
after use end before cleaning the elliptical
exerciser,
15.The deesJ shown beJow has been placed on
the elliptical exerciser, if the decal is missing
or illegible, please ceil the toil-free telephone
number on the front cover of this manual
snd order afree replacement decal Apply
the decal in the location shown.
7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the eIHptiesl exerciser. ARways wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. Always hoJd 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.
A WAR NING: Beforebeginningth_sorshyexerciseprogram,consultyourphysician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing heaJtb probo
lame. Bead alJ instructions before using, iCON assumes no responsibility for persons1 injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack _'
CX 985 elliptical exerciser. The CX 985 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 985 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 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 NTEl192.1. The serial num-
ber can be found on a decal attached to the elliptical
exerciser (see the front cover of this manual).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Bookrack
Water Bottle Holder*
Fan
Handlebar
Console
Upright
-- Pulse Sensor
FRONT
Ramp
Wheel
BACK Pedal
Pedal Leg
Power Socket- RIGHT StDE
Leveling Foot *No water bottle is included
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AssembJy requires two persons. PJace aJlparts of the elJipticaJ exerciser Jna cleared area and remove the
packing materiaJs. Do not dispose of the packing materiaJs until assembly is completed. Jnaddition to the four
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver _._ _, two adjustabJe
wrenches o__, a rubber mallet • I_, and pJiers
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As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the smalJ parts used in assembJy.
The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on
pages 24 and 25. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembJy. Note: Some small parts may
have been preoassembJed, tf a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is preoassembJed.
M6 Washer M8 Split MIO Split Spacer (109)-2 M8 Jam Nut M4 x 12mm
(64)-2 Washer (119)-4 Washer (73)-2 (86)-6 Screw (96)-1
M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (76)-4 M8 x 38mm Button Bolt (105)-2 M8 x 58mm Button Screw (83)-4
M8 x 44mm Button Screw (84)-8
M8 x 41mm Button
Bolt (85)-4
MIO x 78mm Bolt Set (65)-2
MIO x 110mm Button Screw (70)-2
Identify the Front StabiJizer (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) as shown.
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2. 2
While another person lifts the rear of the Frame (1),
attach the Rear Stabilizer (6) to the Frame with four
M8 x 44mm Button Screws (84) and a Support Plate
(104) as shown.
Slide a Ramp Cover (48) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (76) as shown. Tighten the Patch Screw into
one end of the Pivot Axle (14), which is the longer of
the two axles. Apply a small amount of the included
grease to the Pivot Axle.
Have a second person hold the two Ramp Spacers
(99) against the sides of the Frame (1) so that they
cover the indicated tubes on the Frame. Align the
round tubes on the Ramp (3) with the Ramp Spacers.
Make sure that the Ramp is turned as shown in
drawing 4 below. Insert the Pivot Axle (14) into the
Ramp, the Ramp Spacers, and the Frame. If neces-
sary, tap the Pivot Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.
Slide a Ramp Cover (48) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (76) as shown. Tighten the Patch Screw into the
open end of the Pivot Axle (14).
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
A×Je 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).
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Grease
48
76 14 99 Tubes 1
Motor
Screw
Grease
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13
64
76
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Identify the Left Pedal (10), which is widest at the rear
and has an opening on the left side. Attach the Left
Pedal to the Left Pedal Leg (4) with two M8 x 58mm
Button Screws (83) and two M8 Split Washers (119).
Attach the Right Pedal (11) to the Right Pedal Leg (5)
in the same way.
Attach two Pedal Wheels (28) and a Wheel Spacer
(31) to the Wheel Frame (30) with an M10 x 78mm Bolt
Set (65). Make sure that the Bott Set, Pedal Wheets,
and Wheel Spacer are oriented as shown; the
bushing in the WheeJ Spacer (see the inset drawing)
must be facing away from the WheeJ Frame.
Attach the other two Pedal Wheels and the other
Wheel Spacer (not shown) to the Wheel Frame (not
shown) on the Right Pedal Leg (5) in the same way.
Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi=
tion shown. Connect the Upper Wire Harness (115) to
the Lower Wire Harness (42). Insert the connectors on
the Wire Harnesses up into the Upright (2).
While carefully pulling the upper end of the Upper
Wire Harness (115) to remove the stack from the
Wire Harnesses, insert the Upright (2) into the Frame
(1). Be careful to avoid pinching the Wire
Harnesses. Attach the Upright with two M10 x 108mm
Button Screws (70), two M10 Split Washers (73), and
two Spacers (109); 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.
Have another person hold the Left Handlebar (24) near
the Upright (2) as shown. Connect the left Pulse
Sensor Wire (20) to the Pulse Extension Wire (114).
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 tube on the
left side of the Upright. Attach the upper end of the Left
Handlebar with two M8 x 41 mm Button Bolts (85) and
two M8 Jam Nuts (86); be careful not to damage the
Pulse Sensor Wire (20) or the Pulse Extension Wire
(114) as you insert the Button Bolts. Make sure
that the Jam Nuts are resting in the he×agonal
holes in the Left HandJebar. Attach the lower end of
the Left Handlebar with an M8 x 38mm Button Bolt
(105) and an M8 Jam Nut (86).
Attach the Right Handlebar (23) to the Upright (2) in
the same way.
7
11 Wide
End
65
Bushing
6
83
Do not pinch the
wire harnesses
during this step.
73
85 114
23
86
105
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8, 8
LocateoneoftheHandlebarCovers(26),Lookinside
oftheHandlebarCoverandlocatethesquaretabs
connectingthetwohalves,Gentlyliftthetabsanddis-
connectthehalves,
HoldthetwohalvesoftheHandlebarCover(26)
aroundthetubeontheleftsideoftheUpright(2),Align
thehalvesandpressthemtogetheruntiltheylock,
AttachtheotherHandlebarCover(26)totherightside
oftheUpright(2)inthesameway,
HoldthehalvesoftheUpperHandlebarCover(25)
aroundthetubeonthefrontoftheUpright(2);be
carefulnotto damagethePulse Sensor Wires or
the Putse Extension WEre (not shown). Attach the
Upper Handlebar Cover with an M4 x 12mm Screw
(96),
Have another person hold the Console (17) near the
Upright (2),
Connect the Upper Wire Harness (115) to the wire har-
ness on the Console (17), Connect the Pulse
Extension Wire (114) to the pulse wire on the Console,
Next, locate the two ground wires that are attached
with a screw to the Upright (2) Connect the ground
wires to the two smallest wires on the Console,
Carefully insert all excess wiring up into the Console
(17) and down into the Upright (2) Attach the Console
to the Upright with four M4 x 16mm Screws (98),
(Note: The Screws may be shipped in the console
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,
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26
26
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Do not pinch
the wires
during this step.
114
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Wires .........J )
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11, Make sure that all pa_s 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,
The elliptical exerciser is now fuJly assembled, tf you have purchased the optional chest pulse sensor
(see page 21), refer to page 9 of this manual

INSTALLINGTHE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
tf you have purchased the optionaJ chest puJse sensor (see page 21), fotlow the steps below to install the
receiver included with the optional chest pulse sensor.
1. Look under the Console (17) and locate the access
cover. Remove the access cover.
2. Hold the receiver in the position shown, with the small
cylinder at the top. Using the two screws included with
the chest pulse sensor, attach the receiver to the two
plastic posts (not shown) inside the access opening in
the back of the Console (17).
3. Connect the wire on the receiver to the indicated wire
on the Console (17). Make sure that the connectors on
the wires snap together. Discard the other wires includ-
ed with the chest pulse sensor.
4. Reattach the access cover to the Console (17). Access Cover Screws
17
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HOW TO USE THE ELLiPTiCAL EXERCISER
HOW TO PLUG tN THE POWER CORD
This product
must be
grounded.
If it should
malfunction
or break
down,
grounding
provides a
path of least
resistance for
electric
Outlet Box
Grounding Plug
Grounding Pin
Grounded Outlet
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This prod-
uct is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the
power cord into an appropriate outlet that is prop=
edy installed and grounded in accordance with all
tocaJ codes and ordinances. This product is for
use on a nominaJ 120=volt circuit. Important: The
eHipticaJ exerciser is not compatible with GFCl-
equipped outlets.
DANG ER: Improperconnectionof
the equipment-grounding conductor can result
in an increased risk of eJeetric shock. Check
with a qualified eJectrician or serviceman if
you are in doubt as to whether the product is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the product--if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qual-
ified electNcian.
A temporary
adapter may Outlet Box
be used to
connect the
power cord
to a 2=pole
receptacle
as shown at
the right if a Lug
properly Metal Screw
grounded
outlet is not
available. The temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a
qualified electrician.
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in
place by a metal screw. Some 2-pote receptacle out-
tet box covers are not grounded. Contact a quali-
fied electrician to determine if the outJet box cover
is grounded before using an adapter.
Note: When the power cord is pJugged in, the chip=
tical exerciser's incline system may automatically
caJibrate itseff. During the caJibration process, two
dashes (- -) will appear in the left dispJay of the
console and the ramp will move to the highest
position and then return to the lowest position.
The calibration process will last for one to two
minutes.
EXERCISING ON THE ELUPTICAL EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handlebars
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.
man_
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped=
als come to a complete stop. The elliptical exerciser
does not have a free wheel; the pedaJs will contin=
ue to move until the flywheel stops. When the ped-
als are stationary, step off the highest pedal first.
Then, step off the lowest pedal.
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