NordicTrack Cxt 1400 Elliptical User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manu-
al for future reference.
Serial
Number
Decal
Model No. NTEVEL1285.0
Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, 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 and all
warnings on the elliptical exerciser before
using the elliptical exerciser.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described
in this manual.
4. The elliptical exerciser is intended for
home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu-
tional setting.
5. Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is enough clearance
around the elliptical exerciser to mount, dis-
mount, and use it.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the elliptical exerciser at all times.
8. The elliptical exerciser should not be used by
persons weighing more than 115 kg (250
lbs.).
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes and
athletic shoes while using the elliptical
exerciser.
10. When unfolding the elliptical exerciser (see
page 12), hold the handle firmly with both
hands, pull and hold the latch lever, lower
the frame slowly to the floor, and then
release the latch lever. If the frame is low-
ered quickly, or if the latch lever is released
early, the elliptical exerciser may tip over,
resulting in damage or serious injury.
11. Hold the handlebars or the handgrip pulse
sensor when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical exerciser.
12. The pulse sensors are not medical devices.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
13. Keep your back straight while using the ellip-
tical exerciser; do not arch your back.
14. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
15. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
16. The decals shown on page 4 are found on
the elliptical exerciser. If one of the decals is
missing or illegible, call the toll-free tele-
phone number on the front cover of this
manual and order a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
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 problems.
Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary Nordictrack®
CXT 1400 elliptical exerciser. The CXT 1400 elliptical
exerciser offers a wide array of features designed to
make your workouts at home more effective and
enjoyable; and when you’re not exercising, the unique
CXT 1400 elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the
away.
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 NTEVEL1285.0. 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.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Crank Arm
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
Latch Lever
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm Latch
*No water bottle is included
Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.

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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. In addition to the
included allen wrenches, 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 parentheses
below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on pages 28 and 29. The number follow-
ing the parentheses is the quantity needed for 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 has been pre-assembled.
M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2
M4 x 14mm
Screw (104)–8
M10 Nylon
Locknut (81)–2
M8 Jamnut
(79)–7
M8 Washer
(88)–6
Wave Washer
(111)–2
M8 x 23mm Button
Screw (84)–7
M8 Split
Washer (90)–6
M8 x 43mm Button
Bolt (78)–4
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (101)–8
M4 x 32mm
Round Head
Screw (105)–6
M4 x 45mm
Screw (108)–2
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (115)–4
M8 x 69mm Button
Bolt (80)–1
M10 x 80mm Carriage
Bolt (82)–2
Hub Screw (87)–8
Star Washer
(112)–8
M8 x 112mm Button Bolt (123)–2

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1. While another person lifts the Base (1), attach the
Front Stabiliser (6) to the Base with two M10 x 80mm
Carriage Bolts (82) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (81).
2. Remove the indicated screw and bracket from the
Base (1). Discard the screw and the bracket.
Next, turn the Base Foot (26) into the Base (1) as far
as possible.
3. Attach the Rear Stabiliser (7) to the Frame (2) with two
M10 x 127mm Button Screws (83).
Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2) firmly with
both hands, pull and hold the Latch Lever (68),
lower the Frame slowly until the Rear Stabiliser (7)
is resting on the floor, and then release the Latch
Lever.
4. Hold a Hub Cover (75) and a Crank Arm (36) against
the left Crank Hub (38). Align the holes in the Hub
Cover and the Crank Arm with the unused holes in the
left Crank Hub. Next, insert four Hub Screws (87) into
the Hub Cover and the Crank Arm, and finger tighten
the Hub Screws into the left Crank Hub. Tighten one of
the Hub Screws, and then tighten the Hub Screw far-
thest from the first Hub Screw. Then, tighten the
remaining two Hub Screws.
Repeat this step on the other side of the elliptical exer-
ciser. Make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are
attached so that one Crank Bushing Sleeve (43) is
at the top of the Side Shields (28, 29) when the
other Crank Bushing Sleeve is at the bottom of the
Side Shields.
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81
81
82
1
1
Bracket
26
Screw
383
7
Handle
2
68
2
4
36
38
75
87
87
36
28
29
43
1
43

8. While another person holds the Console (5) near the
Upright (3), connect the two wire harnesses on the
Console to the corresponding connectors on the Upper
Wire Harness (48). Insert the excess wire harness into
the Upright (3). Next, attach the Console to the Upright
with four M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101). Be
careful to avoid pinching the wire harnesses.
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6. Orient the Transport Handle (119) as shown, and attach
it to the Upright (3) with two M8 x 112mm Button Bolts
(123) and two M8 Jamnuts (79).
While another person holds the Pulse Bar (4) near the
Upright (3), connect the two connectors on the Upper
Wire Harness (48) to the corresponding connectors on
the Pulse Wire (121). Insert the Wire Harnesses into the
Upright, and attach the Pulse Bar to the Upright with
three M8 x 23mm Button Screws (84) and three M8 Split
Washers (90).
Orient one of the Upright Covers (17) as shown, and hold
it against the Upright (3). Attach the Upright Cover with
two M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101). Attach the
other Upright Cover in the same way.
7. The Console (5) requires four “D” batteries; alkaline
batteries are recommended. Remove the battery cover
from the bottom of the Console. Next, insert four batter-
ies into the battery compartment; make sure that the
batteries are oriented as shown by the diagram
inside the battery compartment. Reattach the battery
cover.
5. While another person holds the Upright (3), connect
the Upper Wire Harness (48) to the Lower Wire
Harness (49). Gently pull the upper end of the
Upper Wire Harness to remove any slack, and
insert the Upright into the Base (1). Attach the Upright
with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80), an M8 Split
Washer (90), and an M8 Jamnut (79). Do not tighten
the Button Bolt yet; make sure that the Jamnut is
in the hexagonal hole in the Base.
Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button Screws
(84) with M8 Split Washers (90) into the Base (1). Do
not tighten the Button Screws yet.
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (22) to the Base (1)
with two M4 x 14mm Screws (104).
48
5
3
101
Wire
Harnesses
6
8
17 17
3
101
101
121
79 84
84
90
90
4
48
90
123
119
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Batteries
7
5
3
80
48
49
22
84
84
90
90
90 104
79
1
5

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11. Hold the Left Front Handlebar Cover (18) and the Left
Rear Handlebar Cover (19) around the Left Upper Body
Arm (11). Attach the Handlebar Covers with three M4 x
32mm Round Head Screws (105).
Attach the Right Front Handlebar Cover (20) and the
Right Rear Handlebar Cover (21) to the Right Upper
Body Arm (12) in the same way.
10. Insert the Pivot Axle (74) into the Upright (3) and center
it. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to
the Pivot Axle.
Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (11) as shown, and
slide it onto the left end of the Pivot Axle (74). Slide the
Right Upper Body Arm (12) onto the right end of the
Pivot Axle.
Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (84) with an M8
Washer (88) and a Wave Washer (111) into each end of
the Pivot Axle (74). Make sure that the Wave Washers
are on the ends of the Pivot Axle.
9. Identify the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper Body
Arm (11), which are marked with stickers.
Orient the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper Body
Arm (11) as shown. Insert the Left Handlebar into the
Left Upper Body Arm. Attach the Left Handlebar with two
M8 x 43mm Button Bolts (78) and two M8 Jamnuts (79).
Make sure that the Jamnuts are in the hexagonal
holes in the Left Upper Body Arm.
Attach the Right Handlebar (9) to the Right Upper Body
Arm (12) in the same way.
9
11
8
9
12
88
84
111
88
74
3
84 111
12
11
78
78
79
79
20
21
105
12
19
Grease
11
10
18
11

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13. Apply a light film of grease to a Pedal Leg Axle (32).
Next, slide a 5mm Spacer (118) onto the Pedal Leg
Axle. Then, slide an M8 Washer (88) and a Pedal Leg
Cover (31) onto an M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (115),
and finger tighten the Shoulder Screw into one end of
the Pedal Leg Axle.
Have another person hold the front end of the Left
Pedal Leg (14) inside of the bracket on the Left Upper
Body Arm (11). Insert the Pedal Leg Axle (32) into both
parts; make sure that the 5mm Spacer (118) is
inside of the bracket on the Left Upper Body Arm.
Slide a 5mm Spacer (118) onto the other end of the
Pedal Leg Axle (32). Next, slide an M8 Washer (88)
and a Pedal Leg Cover (31) onto an M8 x 23mm
Shoulder Screw (115), and finger tighten the Shoulder
Screw into the Pedal Leg Axle. Then, tighten both
Shoulder Screws.
Repeat this step on the right side of the elliptical
exerciser.
14. Lift the latch on the underside of the Left Pedal Leg
(14), and set the Left Pedal Leg on the left Crank
Bushing Sleeve (43). Release the lever, and make
sure that the Left Pedal Leg is securely connected to
the Crank Bushing Sleeve.
Connect the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same
way.
See step 5. Tighten the M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80)
and the two M8 x 23mm Button Screws (84).
12. Identify the Left Pedal (13) and the Left Pedal Leg
(14), which are marked with stickers.
Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the Left Pedal Leg (14)
with an M4 x 45mm Screw (108), three M4 x 14mm
Screws (104), and four Star Washers (112).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) to the Right Pedal
Leg (not shown) in the same way.
15. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be
left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
elliptical exerciser.
Bracket
13
115
88
31
11
31
14
Latch
14
43
13
14
104
104
112 112
112 112
14
108
12
115
118
118
Grease
32
88

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HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
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 instruc-
tions below to put on the chest pulse sensor.
See the inset drawing above. Insert the tab on one end
of the chest strap through the hole in one end of the
sensor unit. Then, press the end of the sensor unit
under the buckle on the chest strap.
Wrap the
chest pulse sen-
sor around your
chest, and
attach the free
end of the chest
strap to the sen-
sor unit as
described
above. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if neces-
sary. The chest pulse sensor should be under your
clothing, against your skin, and as high under the pec-
toral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure
that the logo is right-side-up and facing forward.
Next, pull the
sensor unit
away from your
body a few inch-
es and locate
the two elec-
trode 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 troubleshooting steps below.
• Make sure that you are wearing the chest pulse sen-
sor as described 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 below). If heart rate readings
do not appear until you begin perspiring, re-wet the
electrode areas.
• Make sure that you are within arm’s length of the
console.
• If you wear the chest pulse sensor and hold the
handgrip pulse sensor at the same time, the console
will not display your heart rate accurately.
• 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. Next,
hold the chest
pulse sensor near the console. While holding one
thumb stationary, begin tapping the other thumb
against the electrode area at a rate of about one tap
per second. Check the heart rate reading on the
console.
Chest Strap
Sensor Unit
Tab
Buckle
Electrode Areas
Sensor
Unit
Electrode Areas
Logo