NordicTrack Cx985 Elliptical User manual

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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 Health & Fitness, Inc.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
A=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 sensor is not a medical device.
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 sensor is intended only
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
adequately informed of all precautions, trends in general.
3. The elliptical exerciser is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu-
tional setting.
4. Place the elliptical exerciser on a level sur-
face, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical exerciser
indoors, away from moisture and dust.
13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a complete stop. The ellip-
tical exerciser does not have a free wheel;
the pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops.
14. Always unplug the power cord immediately
after use and before cleaning the elliptical
exerciser.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly, Replace any worn parts immediately,
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elli ptical exerciser at all times.
7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
15.The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is missing
or illegible, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588 to
order a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical 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 cool down.
WARN ING: Before begin ning 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 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 addi-
tional questions, 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 NTE11920. 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.
Bookrack
Water Bottle Holder*
Fan
Handlebar
Console
Upright
-- Pulse Sensor
FRONT
Ramp
Wheel
BACK Pedal
Pedal Leg
Power Socket- RIGHT SIDE
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_,arubbermalletcz21211 2: -_,andpliers_"
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
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 assembly. Note: Some small parts may
have been pre-assembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is pre-assembled.
M6 Washer MIO Split Spacer (109)-2 M8 Jam Nut M4 x 12mm
(64)-2 Washer (73)-2 (86)-6 Screw (96)-1 M6 x 16mm Patch Screw (76)-4
M8 x 38mm Button
Bolt (105)-2 M8 x41mm Button Bolt (85)-4 M8 x 58mm Button Screw (83)-4
M8 x 44mm Button Screw (84)-8 M10 x 78mm Bolt Set (65)-2
MIO x 110mm 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) as shown.
84
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2. WhileanotherpersonliftstherearoftheFrame(1),
attachtheRearStabilizer(6)totheFramewithfour
M8x44mmButtonScrews(84)andaSupportPlate
(104)asshown.
3. SlideaRampCover(48)ontoanM6x 16mmPatch
Screw(76)asshown.TightenthePatchScrewinto
oneendofthePivotAxle(14),whichisthelongerof
thetwoaxles.Applyasmallamountoftheincluded
greasetothePivotAxle.
HaveasecondpersonholdthetwoRampSpacers
(99)againstthesidesoftheFrame(1)sothatthey
covertheindicatedtubesontheFrame.Alignthe
roundtubesontheRamp(3)withtheRampSpacers.
Make sure that the Ramp is turned as shown in
drawing 4 below. Insert the PivotAxle (14) into the
Ramp, the Ramp Spacers, and the Frame. tf 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).
4. 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).
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48
Grease
48
76 14 99 Tubes 1
Motor
Screw
Grease
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5. Identify the Left Pedal (10). Attach the Left Pedal to
the Left Pedal Leg (4) with two M8 x 58mm Button
Screws (83).
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 Bolt Set, Pedal Wheels,
and Wheel Spacer are oriented as shown; the
bushing in the Wheel Spacer (see the inset drawing)
must be facing away from the Wheel 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.
6. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi-
tion shown. Make sure that the Upright is turned as
shown in drawing 7 below.
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 110mm 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.
7. 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 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).
Attach the Right Handlebar (23) to the Upright (2) in
the same way.
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65
Bushing
6
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73
70< 109
105
86
83
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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
carefulnottodamagethePulseSensorWiresor
thePulseExtensionWire(notshown).Attachthe
UpperHandlebarCoverwithanM4x 12mmScrew
(96).
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.)Becarefultoavoidpinchingthewires.
10.PlugthePowerCord(116)intothePowerSocket
(117)attherearoftheellipticalexerciser. 10
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96
26
Donot pinch
the wires
during this step.
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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.
The elliptical exerciser is now fully assembled. If you have purchased the optional chest pulse sensor
(see page 21), refer to page 9 of this manual.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
If you have purchased the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 21), follow 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
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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
This product
must be
grounded.
If it should
malfunction
or break
down,
grounding
provides a
path of least
resistance for
electric
i_Grounded Outlet Box
_" _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-
erly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. This product is for
use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. Important: The
elliptical exerciser is not compatible with GFCl-
equipped outlets.
DANGER: Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can result
in an increased risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician 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 electrician.
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-pole receptacle out-
let box covers are not grounded. Contact a quali-
fied electrician to determine if the outlet box cover
is grounded before using an adapter.
Note: When the power cord is plugged in, the ellip-
tical exerciser's incline system may automatically
calibrate itself. During the calibration process, two
dashes (- -) will appear in the left display 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 ELLIPTICAL 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.
Handlebar
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 pedals 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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