NordicTrack ELITE 12.5 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
RECYCLING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, 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 sus-
tained 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. When connecting the power cord (see page
11), plug the power cord into a grounded
circuit.
10. Do not modify the power cord or use an
adapter to connect the power cord to an
improper receptacle. Keep the power cord
away from heated surfaces. Do not use an
extension cord.
11. Do not operate the elliptical if the power cord
or plug is damaged, or if the elliptical is not
working properly.
12. DANGER: Always unplug the power
cord and switch the power switch to the off
position when the elliptical is not in use and
before cleaning the elliptical. Servicing other
than the procedures in this manual should
be performed by an authorized service repre-
sentative only.
13. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 350 lbs. (159 kg).
14. 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.
15. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Keep your back straight while using the ellip-
tical; do not arch your back.
19. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint, if you become short
of breath, or if you experience pain while
exercising, stop immediately and cool down.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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Fan
Console
Upper Body Arm
Heart Rate Monitor
Wheel
Pedal
Roller
Pedal Handle
Handle
Accessory Tray
Ramp
Handlebar
Length: 6 ft. 8 in. (203 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 1 in. (64 cm)
Weight: 245 lbs. (111 kg)
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK®ELITE 12.5 elliptical. The ELITE 12.5
elliptical provides an impressive selection of features
designed to make your workouts at home more effec-
tive 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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M10 x 75mm Screw
(142)–2
M10 x 45mm
Bolt (143)–4
M10 Locknut
(99)–4
M10 x 20mm
Screw (144)–12
M4 x 16mm
Screw (104)–4
M10 x 70mm
Screw (139)–2
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 finish 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 tools:
one Phillips screwdriver
one adjustable wrench
Assembly may be easier if you have your own set
of wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY
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2. With the help of a second person, place some of
the packing materials (not shown) under the rear
of the Frame (1). Have the second person hold
the Frame to prevent it from tipping while you
complete this step.
Identify the two Rear Stabilizers (5).
AttachoneoftheRearStabilizers(5)tothe
Frame (1) with three M10 x 20mm Screws (144);
start all three Screws, and then tighten them.
Attach the other Rear Stabilizer (5) in the
same way.
Then, remove the packing materials from under
the Frame (1).
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144
144
5
1
5
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3. Orient the Rear Stabilizer Cover (2) as shown,
and press it onto the Frame (1).
AttachtheRearStabilizerCover(2)withtwo
M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
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4
4. With the help of a second person, place some
of the packing materials (not shown) under the
front of the Frame (1). Have the second per-
son hold the Frame to prevent it from tipping
while you complete this step.
Identify the Right Front Stabilizer (6) and orient it
as shown.
Attach the Right Front Stabilizer (6) to the Frame
(1) with three M10 x 20mm Screws (144); start
all three Screws, and then tighten them.
Attach the Left Front Stabilizer (not shown) in
the same way.
Then, remove the packing materials from under
the Frame (1).
104
104
1
2
144
6
1
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5
6
6. Raise the Upright (4) to the vertical position.
While a second person holds the Shield Cover
(56) out of the way, secure the Upright with two
M10 x 75mm Screws (142).
Then,slidetheShieldCover(56)downwardonto
the Rear Shield (75).
104
142
56
1
4
8
75
5. Orient the Front Stabilizer Cover (8) as shown,
and route the Power Cord (not shown) over
the top of the Front Stabilizer Cover. Then,
press the Front Stabilizer Cover onto the
Frame (1).
AttachtheFrontStabilizerCover(8)withtwo
M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
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8. Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61) and an
Upper Body Arm Cover (77). Slide the Upper
Body Arm Cover onto the Right Upper Body Arm
as shown.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (61) to the
Right Upper Body Leg (36) with two M10 x
45mm Bolts (143) and two M10 Locknuts (99);
make sure that the Locknuts are in the hex-
agonal holes.
Then, slide the Upper Body Arm Cover (77)
downward and turn it so that it is flush with the
Right Upper Body Leg (36).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (47) in the
same way.
7. Locate the Right Upper Saddle Bracket (121) on
the Right Roller Arm (45). Next, locate the Lower
Saddle Bracket (26) on the right side of the
elliptical.
AttachtheRightUpperSaddleBracket(121)to
the Lower Saddle Bracket (26) with two M10 x
70mm Screws (139).
9. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the elliptical. Note: Extra parts may be
included. Place a mat beneath the elliptical to protect the floor.
45
26
61
77
47
99
Hexagonal
Holes
36
143
121
139
99
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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
Tab s
Sensor
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