NordicTrack E4.1 Elliptical User manual

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS..................................................................3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL ..............................................................15
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................25
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ....................................................................27
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
2. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
3. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
4. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the elliptical in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
6. Place the elliptical on a level surface, with at
least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and
rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each
side. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the elliptical.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
9. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 330 lbs. (150 kg).
10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
11. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
12. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu-
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
13. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the fly-
wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
a controlled way.
14. Keep your back straight while using the ellip-
tical; do not arch your back.
15. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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Heart Rate Monitor
Upper Body Arm
Handlebar
Pedal Disc Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the NORDICTRACK®E 4.1
elliptical. The E 4.1 elliptical provides an array of fea-
tures designed to make your workouts at home more
effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical. If you have questions after
reading this manual, please see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, note the product model
number and serial number before contacting us. The
model number and the location of the serial number
decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Length: 5 ft. 6 in. (168 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 1 in. (64 cm)
Weight: 134 lbs. (61 kg)

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M4 x 16mm
Screw (92)–6
M4 x 28mm
Screw (99)–4
M8 x 20mm
Screw (80)–2
M8 Washer
(33)–2
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10
M8 Jam Nut
(77)–4
M10 x 95mm Screw (82)–4M10 x 48mm Screw (75)–6
Shoulder Bolt (31)–2M10 x 20mm
Screw (79)–6
M8 x 45mm
Screw (76)–4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the
key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it
has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.

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• Assembly requires two persons.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materialsuntilyounishallassemblysteps.
• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts
are marked “R” or “Right.”
• To identify small parts, see page 5.
• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tool(s):
one Phillips screwdriver
an adjustable wrench
a rubber mallet
Assembly may be easier if you have a set of
wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY
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and register your product.
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2. While a second person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (70) to the Frame
with two M10 x 95mm Screws (82).
3. While a second person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (73) to the
Frame with two M10 x 95mm Screws (82).
70
82
1
2
3
1
82
73

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4
Wire
Tie
2
42
37
5. Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1). Tip:
Have a second person hold the Top Shield
Cover (37) out of the way.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (42).
Attach the Upright (2) with four M10 x 20mm
Screws (79) and four M10 Split Washers (78).
Slide the Top Shield Cover (37) downward and
press it into the Frame (1).
5
1
1
78 78
79 79
1
2
42
Wire Tie
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (42)
4. Orient the Upright (2) and the Top Shield Cover
(37) as shown. Slide the Top Shield Cover
upward onto the Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (2). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the Wire Harness (42). Next, pull the upper
end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the
Upright. Then, untie and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (42) from
falling into the Upright (2), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or a piece of
tape.
2
42
37

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6. Orient the Console Cover (32) as shown. Then,
slide the Console Cover onto the Upright (2).
Orient the Handlebar (39) as shown. Make sure
to pull the Pulse Wire (28) and the Chest
Pulse Wire (103) out of the Handlebar.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Handlebar (39) to the Upright (2) with two M10 x
20mm Screws (79).
79
Avoid pinching
the wires
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2
7
4
2
7. While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wires
to the Wire Harness (42), the Pulse Wire (28),
and the Chest Pulse Wire (103).
Insert the excess wires into the Upright (2) or
into the Console (4).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) to the Upright (2) with four M4 x
28mm Screws (99).
28 103
32
39
99
99
Avoid pinching
the wires
Console Wires
42
103
28

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8. Slide the Console Cover (32) upward to the
Console (4).
Attach the Console Cover (32) to the Upright (2)
with an M4 x 16mm Screw (92).
Then, attach the Console Cover (32) to the
Console (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (92).
8
4
2
32
92
92
9. Identify the Left and Right Upper Body Arms
(8, 9).
Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and an
Upper Body Leg (6) as shown. Make sure that
the hexagonal holes are in the indicated
location.
Insert the Left Upper Body Arm (8) into the
Upper Body Leg (6).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two M8
x 45mm Bolts (76) and two M8 Jam Nuts (77).
Make sure that the Jam Nuts are in the hex-
agonal holes. Do not tighten the Bolts yet.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (9) to the
other Upper Body Leg (6) in the same way.
9
Hexagonal
Holes
8
6
6
9
77
77
76
76

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10. Apply a generous amount of the included grease
to the axles on the Upright (2).
Orient the Left and Right Upper Body Arms (8, 9)
as shown, and slide them onto the left and right
sides of the Upright (2).
Attach each Upper Body Arm (8, 9) with an
M8 x 20mm Screw (80) and an M8 Washer (33).
10
2
33 80
80
33
8
9
Grease
11. Apply a small amount of grease to a Shoulder
Bolt (31).
While a second person holds the front end of the
Right Pedal Arm (49) inside the bracket on the
right Upper Body Leg (6), insert the Shoulder
Bolt (31) through the right Upper Body Leg and
the Right Pedal Arm.
Tighten the Shoulder Bolt (31) into the welded
nut on the right Upper Body Leg (6).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Pedal Arm
(not shown) to the left Upper Body Leg (6).
Tighten the M8 x 45mm Bolts (76).
31
76
76
49
11
6
6
Grease

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12. See the inset drawing. Identify a Pivot Cover A
(19), which has hooks, and a Pivot Cover B (22),
which has tabs.
Press a Pivot Cover A (19) and a Pivot Cover
B (22) together around the Right Upper Body
Arm (9).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical.
Tip: Make sure that the Pivot Covers (19, 22)
are positioned as shown.
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13. Attach the Rear Upright Cover (3) to the Upright
(2) with three M4 x 16mm Screws (92).
Orient the Front Upright Cover (16) so that the
indicated arrow is pointing upward.
Press the Front Upright Cover (16) into the Rear
Upright Cover (3).
Press the Water Bottle Holder (5) into the Rear
Upright Cover (3).
92
5
92
16
Arrow
3
2
12
22
22
9
8
19
Tabs
Hooks
Hooks
19
22
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49
13
78
75
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15. Identify the Right Pedal (13).
Attach the Right Pedal (13) to the Right Pedal
Arm (49) with three M10 x 48mm Screws (75)
and three M10 Split Washers (78). Make sure to
use the center hole and the two outer holes
to attach the Right Pedal.
Attach the Left Pedal (not shown) to the Left
Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
14
20
21
14. Press a Front Leg Cover (20) and a Rear Leg
Cover (21) together around the right Upper Body
Leg (6).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical.
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17. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical are properly tightened. Note: Extra parts may be included. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the elliptical.
16. See the upper drawing. Press the Rear
Shield Cover (59) onto the Left and Right Shields
(44, 45).
Plug the Power Adapter (100) into the Power
Receptacle (104) on the Frame (1).
If necessary, plug the Power Adapter (100) into
the Plug Adapter (101).
Note: To plug the Power Adapter (100) into an
outlet, see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER
ADAPTER on page 15.
See the lower drawing. Note: The Console (4)
can also be operated with four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Remove the screws, remove the battery cover,
insert the batteries into the battery compart-
ments, and reattach the battery cover. Make
sure to orient the batteries as shown by the
diagrams inside the battery compartments.
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59
101
100
44
104
1
45
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Batteries
Screws
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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER
IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to
cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem-
perature before plugging in the power adapter. If
you do not do this, you may damage the console
displays or other electronic components.
Plug the power
adapter into the
receptacle on the
frame of the ellipti-
cal. Next, plug the
power adapter into
the plug adapter.
Then, plug the
plug adapter
into an appropri-
ate outlet that is
properly installed
in accordance with
all local codes and
ordinances.
HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL
If the elliptical
rocks slightly on
your floor during
use, turn one
or both of the
leveling knobs on
the rear stabi-
lizer and adjust
the leveling feet
until the rock-
ing motion is
eliminated.
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL
Due to the size and weight of the elliptical, moving
it requires two persons. Stand in front of the ellipti-
cal, hold the upright, and place one foot against one of
the front wheels. Pull on the upright and have a second
person lift the handle until the elliptical will roll on the
wheels. Carefully move the elliptical to the desired
location, and then lower it to the floor.
Power Adapter
Plug
Adapter
Leveling
Knobs
Place
your foot
here
Handle
Upright

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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
To mount the elliptical, hold the handlebars or the
upper body arms and step onto the pedal that is in the
lowest position. Then, step onto the other pedal.
Push the pedals until they begin to move with a
continuous motion. Note: The pedal discs can turn
in either direction. It is recommended that you
move the pedal discs in the direction shown by the
arrow; however, for variety, you can turn the pedal
discs in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical, wait until the pedals come to
a complete stop. Note: The elliptical does not have
a free wheel; the pedals will continue to move until
the flywheel stops. When the pedals are stationary,
step off the higher pedal first. Then, step off the lower
pedal.
Pedals
Pedal
Disc
Upper Body Arms
Handlebars

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Resistance Dial
CONSOLE DIAGRAM
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers an array of features
designed to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable.
When you select the manual mode of the console, you
can change the resistance of the pedals with a turn
of the dial. As you exercise, the console will provide
continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure
your heart rate using the handgrip heart rate monitor or
the optional chest heart rate monitor.
The console offers twelve preset workouts—six weight
loss workouts and six performance workouts. Each
workout automatically changes the resistance of the
pedals and prompts you to vary your pedaling speed
as it guides you through an effective workout.
In addition, the console offers two heart rate workouts
that change the resistance of the pedals and prompt
you to vary your pedaling speed to keep your heart
rate near a target heart rate.
The console also offers three watts workouts that
change the resistance of the pedals and prompt you
to vary your pedaling speed to keep your power output
near a target level.
The console features the iFit interactive workout sys-
tem, which enables the console to accept iFit cards
containing workouts designed to help you achieve
specific fitness goals.
For example, lose unwanted pounds with the 8-week
Weight Loss workout. iFit workouts control the resis-
tance of the pedals while the voice of a personal trainer
coaches you through your workouts. iFit cards are
available separately. To purchase iFit cards, go to
www.iFit.com or see the front cover of this manual.
iFit cards are also available at select stores.
You can even connect your MP3 player or CD player
to the console sound system and listen to your favorite
music or audio books while you exercise.
To turn on the power, see page 18. To use the
manual mode, see page 18. To use a preset
workout, see page 20. To use a heart rate work-
out, see page 21. To use a watts workout, see
page 22. To use an iFit workout, see page 24.
To use the sound system, see page 24.
Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on the display,
remove the plastic.

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to
cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem-
perature before turning on the power. If you do not
do this, you may damage the console displays or
other electrical components.
Plug in the power adapter (see HOW TO PLUG IN
THE POWER ADAPTER on page 15). When the
power adapter is plugged in, the displays will turn on
and the console will be ready for use.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above.
2. Select the manual mode.
Each time you turn on the console, the manual
mode will be selected.
If you have
selected a
workout,
reselect the
manual mode
by pressing
any of the
Workouts
buttons
repeatedly until zeros appear in the display.
3. Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals
by turning the resistance dial.
To increase the resistance, turn the resistance dial
clockwise; to decrease the resistance, turn the
resistance dial counterclockwise. Note: After you
change the resistance, it will take a moment for the
pedals to reach the selected resistance level.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
The console offers several display modes. The
display mode that you select will determine which
workout information is shown. Press the Display
button repeatedly to select the desired display
mode.
The displays can show the following workout
information:
Time—When
the manual
mode is
selected,
this display
will show
the elapsed
time. When
a workout is
selected, the display will show the time remaining
in the workout instead of the elapsed time.
Speed—This display will show your pedaling
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Distance—This display will show the distance
(total number of revolutions) you have pedaled.
Calories—This display will show the approximate
number of calories you have burned.
Watts—This display will show your approximate
power output in watts (Wt.).

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Pulse—This display will show your heart rate when
you use the handgrip heart rate monitor or the
optional heart rate monitor (see step 5).
Resistance—This display will show the resistance
level of the pedals for a few seconds each time the
resistance level changes.
Profile—When a workout is selected, this display
will show a profile of the resistance settings for the
workout.
Change the volume level of the console by press-
ing the Volume increase and decrease buttons.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
You can measure you heart rate using either the
handgrip heart rate monitor or the optional chest
heart rate monitor (see page 24 for information
about the optional chest heart rate monitor).
Note: If you hold the handgrip heart rate moni-
tor and wear the heart rate monitor at the same
time, the console will not display your heart rate
accurately.
If there are sheets
of clear plastic
on the metal
contacts on the
handgrip heart
rate monitor,
remove the plas-
tic. In addition,
make sure that
your hands are
clean. To measure
your heart rate,
hold the handgrip
heart rate monitor with your palms resting against
the metal contacts. Avoid moving your hands or
gripping the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is detected, your heart rate will
be shown in the display. For the most accurate
heart rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15
seconds.
If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your
hands are positioned as described. Be careful not
to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the
metal contacts tightly. For optimal performance,
clean the metal contacts using a soft cloth; never
use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean
the contacts.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
tone will sound and the console will pause.
If the pedals do not move for several minutes and
the buttons are not pressed, the console will turn
off and the display will be reset.
Contacts

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HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on
page 18.
2. Select a preset workout.
To select a preset workout, first press the Weight
Loss Workouts or the Performance Workouts
button.
Next, turn the resistance dial until the number of
the desired workout appears in the display.
Then, press
the Enter but-
ton to select
the workout.
The workout
time and a
profile of the
resistance
levels for the
workout will then appear in the display.
3. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Each workout is divided into one-minute segments.
One resistance level and one target speed are
programmed for each segment. Note: The same
resistance level and/or target speed may be pro-
grammed for consecutive segments.
The workout profile will show your progress (see
the drawing above). The flashing segment of the
profile represents the current segment of the work-
out. The height of the flashing segment indicates
the resistance level for the current segment.
When the first segment of the workout ends,
the resistance level and the target speed for the
second segment will appear in the display for a
few seconds to alert you. The next segment of the
profile will begin to flash, and the pedals will auto-
matically adjust to the resistance level for the next
segment.
As you exercise, you
will be prompted to keep
your pedaling speed
near the target speed
for the current seg-
ment. When an upward
arrow or the word FASTER appears in the display,
increase your speed. When a downward arrow or
the word SLOWER appears, decrease your speed.
When no arrow appears or the words ON TARGET
appear, maintain your current speed.
IMPORTANT: The target speed is intended only
to provide motivation. Your actual speed may
be slower than the target speed. Make sure to
pedal at a speed that is comfortable for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is
too high or too low, you can manually override the
setting by turning the resistance dial. IMPORTANT:
When the current segment of the workout ends,
the pedals will automatically adjust to the resis-
tance level for the next segment.
The workout will continue in this way until the last
segment ends. To stop the workout at any time,
stop pedaling. A tone will sound and the time will
begin to flash in the display. To restart the workout,
simply resume pedaling.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
See step 4 on page 18.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 19.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 6 on page 19.