NordicTrack FreeStrider 35 S NTSR01909.0 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT .............................................................. 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR ................................................... 11
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL STRIDER ..................................................... 12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 20
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 21
PART LIST .............................................................................. 23
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 25
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible, see
the front cover of this manual and request a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be
shown at actual size.
•Misuseof this machine
may result in serious
injury.
=Read user's manual
prior to use and follow
all warnings and
instructions.
•Do not allow children
on oraround machine.
•Pedals continue to
spin when you stop
pedaling.
•Spinning pedals can
cause injury.
• Reduce pedal speed
in acontrolledmanner.
• User weight must not
exceed 300 pounds.
• Replace label if
damaged, illegible, or
removed. _
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
AWARNING: Toreducethe.skofse.ousinjury,reada, mportantprecautionsand
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical strider before using your elliptical
strider, iCON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program, 8.
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
using the elliptical strider. Always wear ath-
letic shoes for foot protection while exercis-
ing.
2. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 9. Hold the handlebars or the handrails when
that all users of the elliptical strider are ade- mounting, dismounting, or using the ellipti-
quately informed of all precautions, cal strider.
3. The elliptical strider is intended for home 10.
use only. Do not use the elliptical strider in a
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
.Keep the elliptical strider indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the elliptical strider
on alevel surface, with amat beneath it to 11.
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is at least 3 ft. (1 m) of clearance in the
front and rear of your elliptical strider and 2 12.
ft. (0.6 m) on each side.
The pulse sensor is not amedical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical strider; do not arch your back.
if you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
5. inspect and properly tighten all parts regu=
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately. 13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals to slowly come to a stop.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical strider at all times. 14. Use the elliptical strider only as described in
this manual
7. The eHiptica! strider should not be used by
persons weighing more than 300 Ibs.
(136 kg).
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NordicTrack ®FREESTRIDER 35 S elliptical strider.
The FREESTRIDER 35 Selliptical strider provides a
wide array of features designed to make your work-
outs more effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical strider. If you have questions
after reading this manual, see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, note the product num-
ber 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.
Handlebar
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handrail
Console
Fan
Accessory Tray
Pedal
Wheel
Leveling Foot
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical strider in a cleared area and remove the pack-
ing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
in addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver qi_}C;====_.
As you assemble the elliptical strider, use the drawings below to identify small parts. 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 parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
assembled, if apart is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
M10 Split
Washer (128)-2
#8 x 3/4"
Screw (86)-12 #8x 1" Tek Screw (126)-8 #8 x 35mm Screw (125)-1 1/4" x 3/4" Patch Screw (127)-4
3/8" x 3/4" Patch
Screw (123)-2 3/8" x 1" Patch Screw (122)-4 3/8" x 3" Screw (124)-2
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iMPORTANT: Do not remove the foam block
(not shown) located under the pedals until
you have completed step 2.
Identify the Shield Cap (5) and the Upright (26)
and orient them as shown. Slide the Shield Cap
upward around the Upright.
While another person holds the Upright (26)
near the Frame (1), locate the wire ties in the
Upright.
See the inset drawing. Tie the lower end of a
wire tie to the end of the Wire Harness (77).
Pull the other end of the wire tie upward out of
the top of the Upright (26).
Next, tie the lower end of the other wire tie to
the end of the Power Cable (81). Pull the other
end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the
Upright (26).
Then, untie and discard the wire ties.
Wire
Ties
_WireTies
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81
.Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Upright (26) to the Frame (1) with four 3/8" x 1"
Patch Screws (122). Note: Two of the Patch
Screws may be preattached to the Frame. Tip:
Start all the Patch Screws before tightening
any of them.
Remove and discard the foam block (not
shown) located under the pedals.
Avoid pinching
the wires
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3. 3
Slide the Shield Cap (5) downward over the
Right and Left Shields (6, 7).
Attach the Shield Cap (5) with a #8 x 35mm
Screw (125) and two #8 x 3/4" Screws (86).
Tip: Start all the Screws before tightening
any of them. 125
J
86
.Orient the Accessory Tray (18) as shown. Press
the Accessory Tray into the Shield Cap (5).
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Identify the Right Handrail (69), which is marked
with a "Right" sticker.
While another person holds the Right Handrail
(69) near the Upright (26), connect the right
Pulse Wire (78) to the right Sensor Wire (79).
Insert the excess wire into the Right Handrail
(69), Then, slide the Right Handrail onto the
Upright (26).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Right Handrail (69) with a 3/8" x 3/4" Patch
Screw (123) and an M10 Split Washer (128).
Do not tighten the Patch Screw yet.
Repeat this step for the Left Handrail (70).
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Avoid pinching
wires
123
.iMPORTANT: To prevent damage, do not
allow the elliptical strider to tip to either side
during this step.
While another person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1) in the location shown by the arrow, attach
each Handrail (69, 70) to the Frame with a 3/8"
x 3" Screw (124).
See step 5. Tighten the 3/8" x 3/4" Patch
Screws (123).
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While another person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (26), connect the console wires
to the Wire Harness (77), the Power Cable (81),
and the Ground Wire (82). Then, connect the
console pulse wires to the Pulse Wires (78).
Insert the excess wire downward into the
Upright (26).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) to the Upright (26) with four 1/4" x
3/4" Patch Screws (127).
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Avoid pinching
the wires
Console
Wires
82 127
.Identify the Front and Rear Shields (10, 13) and
orient them as shown.
Attach the Front and Rear Shields (10, 13)
around the Upright (26) with six #8 x 3/4"
Screws (86).
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86
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Identify the Right Upper and Lower Covers (14,
15), which are marked with "Right" stickers, and
orient them as shown.
Attach the Right Upper and Lower Covers (14,
15) around the Right Handlebar (20) with two
#8 x 3/4" Screws (86).
Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar (21).
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20
10. Identify a set of Right and Left Link Covers (22,
23), which are marked with "Right" and "Left"
stickers, and orient them as shown.
Attach the Right and Left Link Covers (22, 23)
around the Right Handlebar (20) with four #8 x
1" Tek Screws (126).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical strider.
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126
23
20
22
126
11. Plug the AC power adapter into the jack on the front of the elliptical strider; then, plug the power cord into
the AC power adapter (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE AC POWER ADAPTER AND THE POWER CORD on
page 12), IMPORTANT: If the elliptical strider has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm
to room temperature before plugging in the AC power adapter and the power cord. If you do not do
this, you may damage the console displays or other electronic components.
Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the elliptical strider. Note: After assembly
is completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the elliptical strider to protect the floor.
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