NordicTrack CXT 980 User manual

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tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
odel No. NTE99021
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USER’S ANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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I PORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer
are adequately informed of all precautions.
3. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
crosstrainer in a commercial, rental, or insti-
tutional setting.
4. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrain-
er indoors, away from moisture and dust.
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 elliptical crosstrainer at all times.
7. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. Always hold the handlebar or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-
tical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.
11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis-
ing, stop immediately and cool down.
12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a complete stop. The ellip-
tical crosstrainer 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
crosstrainer.
15.The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical crosstrainer. 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.
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 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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack®
CXT 980 elliptical crosstrainer. The CXT 980 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 980 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 crosstrainer. If you have addi-
tional questions, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-82 -2 88, 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 NTE99021. 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 yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Upper Body Arm
Water Bottle Holder*
*No water bottle is included
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
FRONT
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Pedal Disk
Power Cord
Wheel
Pedal
Bookrack
Console
Incline Ramp
Leveling Foot
Spring Arm

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M8 Split
Washer ( 8)–4 M10 Split
Washer (22)–11 M10 Washer
(63)–2
M8 Washer
(33)–4
M8 x 19mm
Screw (30)–4 M10 x 2 mm
Screw (102)–3
M10 x 43mm Screw (6 )–4 M10 x 6mm Screw (60)–4 M10 x 33mm Carriage Bolt (61)–2
ASSE BLY
Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly 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 elliptical 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.
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (90) to the Frame (1) with
the four M10 x 43mm Screws (6 ) and four M10 Split
Washers (22). ake sure that the Front Stabilizer is
turned so the Wheels (45) are not touching the
floor. 6
6
90
4
22
22 1
2
1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer ( 9), which has Leveling
Feet (14) threaded into it. Attach the Rear Stabilizer to
the Frame with the four M10 x 6mm Screws (60) and
four M10 Split Washers (22).
22
1
60
22
9
14
160

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3
V-shaped Groove
29
Grease
33
33
30
30
8
8
1
Tubes
Tubes
3. Slide an M8 Split Washer ( 8) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw
into one end of an Incline Axle (29). Next, apply a
small amount of the included grease to the Incline Axle.
Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Ramp ( ) with
the tubes on the Frame (1). ake sure that the
Incline Ramp is turned so the V-shaped grooves
are on top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) into the Incline
Ramp 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 ( 8) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto another M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the
Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).
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4. Slide an M8 Split Washer ( 8) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw
into one end of the other Incline Axle (29). Next, apply
a small amount of grease to the Incline Axle.
Raise the Incline Ramp ( ). Insert the Incline Axle (29)
through one side of the Incline Ramp, through a 6mm
Spacer (24), through the end of the motor screw,
through another 6mm Spacer (24), and then through
the other side of the Incline Ramp.
Slide an M8 Split Washer ( 8) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto another M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the
Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).
. While another person holds the Upright (2) near the
Frame (1), connect the Wire Harness (8 ) to the
Extension Wire Harness ( 1). Next, attach the Upright
to the Frame with three M10 x 2 mm Screws (102)
and three M10 Split Washers (22). Be careful to
avoid pinching the wire harnesses.
2
22 22
22
1
1
8
ake sure the
Wire Harnesses
(51, 85) do not
get pinched and
damaged during
this step.
102 102
29 24
Grease
Motor
Screw
33
30
8
33 30
8

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6. Connect the wire harness on the Console (87) to the
Extension Wire Harness ( 1).
Attach the Console (87) to the Upright (2) with the four
Console Screws (3 ) and the four Console Washers
(93) packaged with the Console. Be careful to avoid
pinching the wire harnesses.
Snap the bookrack onto the Console (87) in the location
shown.
687
Wire
Harness
Bookrack
3
93
93
3
1
2
7. Identify the Left Pedal (41). Attach the Left Pedal to the
Left Spring Arm (3) with an M10 x 33mm Carriage Bolt
(61), an M10 Washer (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 PED-
ALS on page 9).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same way.
Make sure that both Pedals are in the same position.
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). Next, slide the Left Upper
Body Arm (7), which is marked with a sticker, onto the
left Chrome Tube. Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (7 )
onto the right Chrome Tube. ake 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 the Arm Axle (19). Insert the Arm Axle
into the right Axle Cover (74) and the Right Upper Body
Arm (7 ). Next, insert the Arm Axle into the Upright (2)
until the left end of the Arm Axle is flush with the left
side of the Upright. Then, insert the Arm Axle into the
left Axle Cover (74) and the Left Upper Body Arm (7).
Center the Arm Axle (19). Using the included pedal
tool, tap two Push Nuts (1 ) about 1/8” 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 of the Arm Axle while you tap Push Nuts onto
the other end.) Then, press an Axle Cap (34) onto each
end of the Arm Axle.
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9. ake sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may
be left over after assembly is completed.
21
21
2
74
Post
Grease
74
19
34
34
1
1
7
7
Pedal Tool 1 19
41
63
3
61
77
7

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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to
page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver and
the Y-connector included with the chest pulse sensor.
1. Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the
Console (87). Lift the top of the Console. Be careful
not to disconnect any wires.
2. Peel the paper off the adhesive pad on the back of the
receiver (A). Orient the receiver exactly as shown, and
press it onto the Console (87) in the indicated location.
Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the Y-connector
(B) as shown. Unplug the indicated console wire (C)
from the indicated jack (D), and plug the console wire
into the Y-connector. Then, plug the Y-connector into
the jack (D).
Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the top of the Console
(87) with the four screws. ake sure that no wires
are pinched.
Note: Any other wires that are included with the chest
pulse sensor may be discarded. A
87
Screws
1
B
C
D
Cylinder
2
87
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
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 crosstrainer is not compatible with GFCI-
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 service-
man 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 qualified electrician.
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Plug
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Pin
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER

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A temporary
adapter may
be used to
connect the
power cord
to a 2-pole
receptacle
as shown at
the right if a
properly
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
outlet box covers are not grounded. Contact a
qualified electrician to determine if the outlet box
cover is grounded before using an adapter.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS
The motion of the
pedals is deter-
mined by their
positions on the
spring arms.
There are five dif-
ferent pedal posi-
tions. To adjust
the pedals, first
loosen the knob
beneath each
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.
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. To give variety to your exercise, turn the
pedal disks in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical crosstrainer, wait until the
pedals come to 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 off the highest
pedal first. Then, step off the lowest pedal.
HOW TO USE THE UPPER BODY AR S
As you exercise,
push and pull the
upper body arms
in order to work
your arms, back,
and shoulders. To
exercise only your
lower body, hold
the handgrip pulse
sensor as you
exercise.
Pedal
Pedal Disk
Handgrip
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arms
Handgrip
Pulse
Sensor
Knob
Pedal
Grounded Outlet Box
Adapter
LugMetal Screw

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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 crosstrainer
and the angle of the incline ramp can be changed with
a touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
provide continuous exercise feedback. You can even
measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sen-
sor. (For information about an optional chest pulse sen-
sor, refer to page 19.)
The console also offers eight smart workout programs.
Each program automatically changes 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 a per-
sonal trainer right in your home. Using the included
audio cable, you can connect the elliptical crosstrainer
to your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and
play special iFIT.com CD programs (CDs are available
separately). IFIT.com CD programs automatically con-
trol the resistance of the elliptical crosstrainer 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 fea-
tures two programs designed by certified personal
trainers.
In addition, you can connect the elliptical crosstrainer
to your VCR and TV and play iFIT.com video programs
(videocassettes are available separately). Video pro-
grams offer the same benefits as iFIT.com CD pro-
grams, but add the excitement of working out with a
class and an instructor.
With the elliptical crosstrainer connected to your com-
puter, you can also go to our new Web site at
www.iFIT.com and access audio programs and video
programs directly from the internet.
To purchase iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes, call
toll-free 1-800-735-0768.
CONSOLE DIAGRA
Note: If there is
a sheet of clear
plastic on the
face of the con-
sole, remove it.
Matrix
Training Zone Bar
Displays