NordicTrack CXT 910 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER ............................................. 9
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 20
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................ 21
PART LIST ........................................................................... 22
EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 23
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................... Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................... Back Cover
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Toreducathe risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.
1. Read
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack ®
CXT 910 elliptical crosstrainer. The CXT 910 is an
incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a
natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your
knees and ankles. And the unique CXT 910 features
adjustable resistance and incline to help you get the
most from your exercise. Welcome to a whole new
wodd of natural, elliptical-motion exercise from
NordicTrack.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical crosstrainer. Ifyou 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 ]]me
(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please
note the product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number is NTEL59010. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical crosstrainer (see the front cover of this man-
ual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourselfwith
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Water Bottle Holder*
Upper Body Arm /_,,._ _
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Pedal
Spring Arm
Pedal Disk _
BAC_
Leveling
Bookrack
Console
FRONT
Incline Frame
Incline Bracket
Wheel
RIGHT SIDE
*No water bottle is included
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Place all partsof the ellipticalcrosstrainerin a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packingmaterials untilassembly is completed.In addition to the two
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver _, an adjustable
wrench _, a rubber mallet _, and pliers _.
As you assemble the eniptical crosstrainer, 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
page 22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been
pre-attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
M8 Split
Washer (58)-2 M8 Washer (33)-2
M10 x 43mm ButtonScrew (97)-4
M10 Split
Washer (22)4
M8 x 19mm Screw (30)-2
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M10 x 56mm Button Screw (60)-4
M10 Washer (63)-2
M10 Nylon Locknut(26)-5
M10 x33mm Camage Bolt(61)-2
M1Ox 85mm Bolt(25)-1
1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (94), whichhas two Leveling
Feet (99) threaded into it. "rumthe Rear Stabilizer so
the Leveling Feet are closest to the rear of the Frame
(1) as shown. Attach the Rear Stabilizer to the Frame
with the four MI0 x 56mm Button Screws (60) and four
M10 Split Washers (22).
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2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (90) to the Frame (1) with
the four M10 x 43mm Button Screws (97) and four
M 10 Split Washers (22). Make sure that the Front
Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels (45) are not
touching the floor.
3. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw
into one end of the Incline Axle (29). Next, apply a
small amount of the included grease to the Incline
Axle.
Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Frame (5) with
the tubes on the Frame (1). Make sure that the
Incline Frame is turned so the V-shaped grooves
are on top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) through the
Incline Frame and the Frame, Note: It may be helpful
to tap the Incline Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.
Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto the other M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the
Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).
4. Attach the Incline Bracket (24) to the lowerend of the
Upright (2) with the M10 x 85mm Bolt (25) and an M10
Nylon Locknut(26). Do not overtighten the Nylon
Locknut; the Incline Bracket must be able to pivot
easily.
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4
97
45
Grease 29
33
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5. The Console (87) requires four "D" batteries (not
included). Alkaline batteries are recommended. To
install batteries, turn the Console face down and
remove the Battery Cover (84), as shown in the inset
drawing. Insert four batteries into the Console. Make
sure that the negative ends of the batteries
(marked "--") are facing the springs in the
Console, Then, reattach the Battery Cover.
Connect the console wire harness to the Extension
Wire Harness (51).
Attach the Console (87) to the Upright (2) with the four
Console Screws (35) and the four Console Washers
(93) packaged with the Console. Be careful to avoid
pinching the wires.
Snap the bookrack onto the Console (87) in the indi-
cated location.
6. Remove the four M10 Nylon Locknuts (26) from the
welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1).
While a second person holdsthe Upright(2) near the
Frame (1), connect the Extension Wire Harness (51) to
the Wire Harness (85).
Align the four holes in the bracket at the bottom of the
Upright (2) with the welded bolts on the Frame (1).
Lower the Upright, feeding all slack Extension Wire
Harness (5t) and Wire Harness (85) into the
Upright, untilthe welded boltsare insertedintothe
bracket. Do not allow the Wire Harnesses to be
pinched.
Liftthe front ofthe InclineFrame (5). "Nghtenthe four
M1ONylon Locknuts(26) ontothe weldedboltson the
Frame (1).
7. Identifythe Left Pedal (41). Attach the Left Pedal to
the Left Spring Arm (3) with an M10 x 33mm Carriage
Bolt (61), an M1OWasher (63), and an Adjustment
Knob (77) as shown. Note: The Left Pedal can be
attached in any of five positions (see HOW TO
ADJUST THE PEDALS on page 9).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) inthe same way.
Make sure that both Pedals are in the same position.
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Harness /
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Welded Bolts
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8. Apply a small amount of the included Teflon®lubricant
to a paper towel. Rub a thin film of the lubricant onto
the Chrome Tubes (21) on the Left and Right Spring
Arms (3, 4). Next, slide the Left Upper Body Arm (7),
which is marked with a sticker, onto the Chrome Tube
on the Left Spdng Arm. Slide the Right Upper Body
Arm (75) onto the Chrome Tube on the Right Spdng
Arm. Make sure that the Upper Body Arms are on
the correct sides--the upper ends should bend in
the direction shown by the arrows. Next, slide an
Axle Cover (74) onto the post on each Upper Body Arm.
Apply grease to theArm Axle (19). InserttheArm Axle
into the rightAxle Cover (74) and the RightUpper Body
Arm (75). Next, insertthe Arm Axle intothe Upright(2)
untilthe leftend ofthe Arm Axle isflushwiththe left
side ofthe Upright.Then, inserttheArm Axle intothe
leftAxle Cover (74) and the Left Upper BodyArm (7).
Center the Arm Axle (19). Using the included pedal
tool, tap two Push Nuts (15) about 118" onto each end
of the Arm Axle. Make sure that the Push Nuts are
turned as shown in the inset drawing. (Note: It may be
helpful if another person holds a block of wood against
one end ofthe Arm Axle while you tap Push Nuts onto
the other end.) Then, press an Axle Cap (34) ontoeach
end of the Arm Axle.
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9. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may
be leftover after assembly is completed.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
Ifyou purchasethe optionalchestpulse sensor(refer to
page 20), follow the steps belowto installthe receiver and
the shortjumper wire includedwith the chestpulsesensor.
Note:The includedlongjumper wire isnot needed.
1. Remove the four indicatedscrewsfrom the back of the
Console (87). Liftoffthe front ofthe Console.
Screws
2. Peel the paper offthe adhesive pad on the back ofthe
receiver(A). Odent the receiverexactly as shown,and
press itonto the Console (87) in the indicatedlocation.
Connect the shortjumper wire (B) to the wire on the
receiver(A). Plugthe otherend ofthe short jumper wire
intoeitherof the indicated jacks on the Console(87).
Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the
Console (87) with the four screws. Make sure that no
wires are pinched.
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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER
EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER
To mount the elliptical crosstrainer, 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. Note: The pedal disks can turn in either
direction. It is recommended that you turn the
pedal disks in the direction shown by the arrow
below; however, to give variety to your exercise,
you may turn the pedal disks in the opposite
direction.
Pulse Sensor
Pedal
Pedal Disk
pedal. Slide the pedals forward or backward to the
desired position, and then retighten the knobs. Make
sure that both pedals are in the same position.
INCLINE ADJUSTMENT
To further adjustthe intensity of your exercise, the
incline frame can be raised or lowered. To raise the
incline frame, position the spring arms side by side.
Lift the end of the incline frame until the crossbar is
on top of the incline bracket. Make sure that the
crossbar is resting securely on top of the incline
bracket. To lower the inclineframe, liftthe incline
frame slightly,pushthe incline bracket towardthe
upright,and then lowerthe inclineframe ontothe sta-
bilizer.
Stabilizer
To dismountthe ellipticalcresstrainer, wait untilthe
pedals cometo a complete stop.The elliptical
crosstrainer does not have a free wheel; the ped-
als will continue to move until the flywheel stops.
When the pedals are stationary,step offthe highest
pedal first.Then, step offthe lowest pedal.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS
The motionofthe
pedals is deter-
minedby their
positionon the
springarms.
Their are five dif-
ferent pedal posi-
tions.To adjust
the pedals, first
loosen the knob
beneath each
Pedal
HOW TO USE THE UPPER BODY ARMS
The upper body
armsare designed
to add upper-body
exercise to your
workouts.As you
exercise, push
and pullthe upper
bodyarms in
order to work your
arms, back, and
shoulders.To
exercise onlyyour
lower body,hold
the handgdp pulse
sensoras you
exercise.
Upper BodyArms

CONSOLE DIAGRAM
TRAINING ZONES
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Note: Ifthere is
asheet of clear
plastic on the
face of the con-
sole, remove it.
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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a selection offeatures
designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and
effective. When the manual mode of the console is
selected, the resistance of the elliptical crosstrainer
can be changed with a 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. (For information about an
optional chest pulse sensor, refer to page 2g.)
The console also offersfour preset workoutprograms.
Each program automaticallychanges the resistance of
the elliptical crosstrainer and prompts you to increase
or decrease your pace as it guides you through an
effective workout.
In addition, the console features two heart rate work-
out programs that automatically change the resistance
of the elliptical crosstrainer and prompt you to vary
your pace to keep your heart rate near a target heart
rate as you exercise.
The console also features new iFIT.com interactive
technology. IFIT.com technology is like having aper-
sonal trainer right in your home. Using a stereo audio
cable (available at electronics stores), you can connect
the ellipticalcrosstrainerto yourhome stereo,portable
stereo, or computer and play special iFIT.com CD pro-
grams (CDs are available separately). IFIT.com CD
programs automatically control the resistance of the
elliptical crosstreiner 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. Each CD features two programs designed
by certified personal trainers.
In addition, you can connect the ellipticalcrosstrainer
to yourVCR and TV and play iFIT.comvideoprograms
(videocassettesare available separately). Video pro-
grams offerthe same benefitsas iFIT.comCD pro-
grams, but add the excitementof workingoutwith a
class and an instructor.
With the ellipticalcrosstrainerconnectedto yourcom-
puter, you can also go toour new Web site at
www.iFIT.comand access audio programsand video
programsdirectlyfrom the intemet.
For information about the availability of iFIT.com
CDs or videocassettes, please send an e-mail to
[email protected], and we'll notify you
as soon as iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes are
available. Or, call toll-free 1-800-884-0620.
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