NordicTrack E9 Zl Elliptical User manual

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS..................................................................3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL ..............................................................16
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................25
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ....................................................................27
PART LIST ...............................................................................28
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
RECYCLING INFORMATION ......................................................... Back Cover
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®E9 ZL
elliptical. The E9 ZL 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: 150 lbs. (68 kg)

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M4 x 28mm
Screw (99)–4 M8 x 45mm
Bolt (76)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (92)–6
M10 x 48mm Screw (75)–6 M10 x 95mm Screw (82)–4
M10 x 20mm
Screw (79)–6
M8 x 20mm
Screw (80)–2
Shoulder Bolt (31)–2
M8 Washer
(33)–2
M10 Split Washer
(78)–10
M8 Jam Nut
(77)–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
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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Note: If you do not have Internet access, call
CUSTOMER SERVICE (see the front cover of
this manual) 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 Receiver
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 Receiver 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. Using a plastic bag to keep your fingers clean,
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
31
76
76
49
80
33
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8
9
6
6
Grease
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).

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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.
12
22
22
19
13
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).
9
8
19
92
5
92
16
Arrow
3
2
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).
To plug the Power Adapter (100) into an outlet,
see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER
on page 16.
See the lower drawing. 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
1
45
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Batteries
Screws
4
104

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HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR
The heart rate
monitor consists of
a chest strap and a
sensor. Insert the
tab on one end of
the chest strap into
the hole in one end
of the sensor as
shown. Then, press
the end of the sen-
sor under the buckle
on the chest strap.
The tab should be
flush with the front of
the sensor.
The heart rate moni-
tor must be worn
under your clothes,
tight against your
skin. Wrap the heart
rate monitor around
your chest in the
location shown.
Make sure that
the logo is right-
side-up. Then, attach the other end of the chest strap
to the sensor. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if
necessary.
Pull the sensor away from your body a few inches and
locate the two electrode areas, which are covered by
shallow ridges. Using saline solution such as saliva or
contact lens solution, wet the electrode areas. Then,
return the sensor to a position against your chest.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Thoroughly dry the sensor with a soft towel after
each use. Moisture may keep the sensor activated,
shortening the life of the battery.
• Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place. Do
not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag or
other container that may trap moisture.
• Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct sun-
light for extended periods of time; do not expose it to
temperatures above 122° F (50° C) or below 14° F
(-10° C).
• Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor when
using or storing the heart rate monitor.
• To clean the sensor, use a damp cloth and a small
amount of mild soap. Then, wipe the sensor with a
damp cloth and thoroughly dry it with a soft towel.
Never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean
the sensor. Hand wash and air dry the chest strap.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the heart rate monitor does not function properly, try
the steps below.
• Make sure that you are wearing the heart rate moni-
tor as described at the left. If the heart rate monitor
does not function when positioned as described,
move it slightly lower or higher on your chest.
• If heart rate readings are not displayed until you
begin perspiring, rewet the electrode areas.
• For the console to display heart rate readings, you
must be within arm’s length of the console.
• If there is a battery cover on the back of the sensor,
replace the battery with a new battery of the same
type.
• The heart rate monitor 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 heart rate monitor can be
affected by magnetic interference from high power
lines or other sources. If you suspect that magnetic
interference is causing a problem, try relocating the
fitness equipment.
THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR
Sensor
Tab
Buckle
Chest
Strap
Tabs
Sensor

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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 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
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.
HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL
If the elliptical
rocks slightly on
your floor dur-
ing 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.
Leveling
Knobs
Pedals
Pedal
Disc
Upper Body Arms
Handlebars

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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 included 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 eight 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 spe-
cific fitness goals. For example, lose unwanted pounds
with the 8-week Weight Loss workout. iFit workouts
control the resistance 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 19. To use the
manual mode, see page 19. To use a preset work-
out, see page 21. To use a heart rate workout, see
page 22. To use a watts workout, see page 23.
To use an iFit workout, see page 24. To use the
sound system, see page 24. To change console
settings, 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 16). 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 remain-
ing 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.

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Pulse—This display will show your heart rate when
you use the handgrip heart rate monitor or the
included chest 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.
To use the included chest heart rate monitor, see
page 15. To use the handgrip heart rate moni-
tor, follow the instructions below. IMPORTANT: If
you wear the heart rate monitor and hold the
handgrip heart rate monitor at the same time,
the console will not display your heart rate
accurately.
If there are sheets
of plastic on the
metal contacts
on the handgrip
heart rate moni-
tor, remove the
plastic. In addi-
tion, make sure
that your hands
are clean. To
measure your
heart rate, hold the
handgrip heart rate monitor with your palms resting
against the 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
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