NordicTrack NTEL00909.3 User manual

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USERʼS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNNGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
MPORTANTPRECAUTONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLPTCAL .............................................................12
MANTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTNG ...................................................20
EXERCSEGUDELNES ...................................................................22
PARTLST ..............................................................................23
EXPLODEDDRAWNG ....................................................................25
ORDERNGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LMTEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of CON P, nc.
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.

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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. 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.
2. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
4. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
5. eep 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
damage, place a mat under the elliptical.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. eep 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 350 lbs. (159 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 pulse sensor is not a medical 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.
13. eep your back straight while using the ellip-
tical; do not arch your back.
14. 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.
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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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack®
PATHF NDER elliptical. The PATHF NDER elliptical
provides an impressive selection of features designed
to make your workouts at home more effective and
enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical. f 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.
Pulse Sensor
Cushion Cylinder
Upper Body Arm
Handlebar
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Handle
Leveling Foot *Water bottle is not included
Ramp
Power
Switch
Access Cover
Pedal Arm Latch
Latch Button
Power Cord

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical in a cleared area and remove the packing
materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical, 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 L ST near the end of this manual. The number fol-
lowing the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check
to see if it has been preassembled.
M8 Split
Washer (103)–4
M8 Washer
(95)–8
M6 Washer
(112)–8
Wave Washer
(118)–2
M4 x 16mm
Screw (106)–8
M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (102)–16
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (121)–2
M6 x 50mm
Patch Screw (62)–4
M10 x 95mm Patch Screw (100)–4
M6 x 12mm Patch
Screw (111)–4

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1.
Have a second person hold the Folding Frame
(2) to prevent the elliptical from tipping until this
step is completed.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Folding
Frame (2) with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws
(100).
Next, hold the handle on the Rear Stabilizer (4),
press the Latch Button (67), and unfold the
elliptical so that the Rear Stabilizer is resting on
the floor.
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2. Orient the Front Stabilizer (3) so that the small
welded tubes are facing away from the Main
Frame (1).
Attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Main Frame
(1) with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (100).
2
100
Handle
Welded
Tubes
67
3
1
4
2
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
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4. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Upright Axle (48) and to two Wave
Washers (118).
Tip: Avoid damaging the Wire Harness (60).
nsert the Upright Axle (48) through the Upright
(5) and center it. Slide a Wave Washer (118)
onto each side of the Upright Axle.
Next, identify the Right and Left Upper Body
Legs (6, 7), which are marked with “Right” and
“Left” stickers, and orient them as shown.
Slide the Right and Left Upper Body Legs (6, 7)
onto the right and left sides of the Upright Axle
(48).
Tighten an M8 x 16mm Patch Screw (102) and
an M8 Washer (95) into each end of the Upright
Axle (48).
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Avoid damaging
the Wire
Harness (60)
3. Orient the Upright (5) as shown. Have a second
person hold the Upright near the Main Frame
(1).
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (5). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Wire Harness
(60). Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie
until the Wire Harness is routed through the
Upright. Then, untie and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (60) from
falling into the Upright (5), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or tape.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (60).
nsert the Upright (5) into the Main Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (5) with four M8 x 16mm
Patch Screws (102) and four M8 Split Washers
(103); do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
3Wire Tie
Wire Tie
Grease
Grease
5
60
95
1
5
7
103
103
102
102
95
102
118
102
48
60
6
102
118
Avoid pinching
the Wire
Harness (60)

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6b
6a
6. See drawing 6a. Locate the Pedal Arm Roller
(32) on the Right Pedal Arm (12).
Lift the Right Ramp Cover (27) and set the
Pedal Arm Roller (32) on the Right Ramp (131).
Then, press the Right Ramp Cover into place.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
See drawing 6b. Apply grease to the axle on
the right Crank Arm (39).
Orient a Pedal Arm Sleeve (46) so that the flat
side is facing the elliptical. Slide the Pedal Arm
Sleeve onto the axle on the right Crank Arm
(39).
Attach the Pedal Arm Sleeve (46) with an M8 x
25mm Patch Screw (121), a Large Axle Cover
(113), and an M8 Washer (95). Tip: Avoid
damaging the Large Axle Cover when tight-
ening the Patch Screw.
Next, pull upward on the Latch (50) on the Right
Pedal Arm (12). Press the Right Pedal Arm onto
the Pedal Arm Sleeve (46). Make sure that the
Right Pedal Arm latches into place.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
5. dentify the Right Pedal (14), the Right Pedal
nsert (154), and the Right Pedal Arm (12),
which are marked with “Right” stickers, and ori-
ent them as shown.
Set the Right Pedal nsert (154) on the Right
Pedal Arm (12). Then, set the Right Pedal (14)
on the Right Pedal nsert.
Attach the Right Pedal (14) to the Right Pedal
Arm (12) with two M6 x 12mm Patch Screws
(111) and two M6 Washers (112); do not
tighten the Patch Screws yet.
Next, tighten two M6 x 50mm Patch Screws
(62) and two M6 Washers (112) into the Right
Pedal Arm (12) and the Right Pedal (14). Then,
tighten the two M6 x 12mm Patch Screws
(111).
Attach the Left Pedal (not shown) to the Left
Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
5
14
12
111
112
32
12
95
113
46
Flat
Side
12
112
131
62
154
27
39
Grease
50
121

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7. dentify the Right Link Arm (43), which is
marked with an “R” sticker. Orient the Right Link
Arm as shown.
Apply grease to the axle on the Right Pedal
Arm (12). Slide the Right Link Arm (43) onto the
axle.
Attach the Right Link Arm (43) with an M8 x
16mm Patch Screw (102), a Small Axle Cover
(56), and an M8 Washer (95).
Next, apply grease to a Link Arm Axle (114).
nsert the Link Arm Axle into the Right Upper
Body Leg (6) and the Right Link Arm (43) from
the side shown.
nsert a hex key into the M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (102) in the Link Arm Axle (114). Using a
second hex key, tighten another M8 x 16mm
Patch Screw (102), a Small Axle Cover (56),
and an M8 Washer (95) into the other end of
the Link Arm Axle. Tip: Avoid damaging the
Small Axle Cover when tightening the Patch
Screw.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
95
95
56
56
6
114
102
102
Narrow
Tube
Wide
Tube
43
102
8. dentify the Right Upper Body Arm (8), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as
shown.
Have a second person hold the Right Upper
Body Arm (8) near the Right Upper Body Leg
(6).
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (8) to the
Right Upper Body Leg (6) with three M8 x
16mm Patch Screws (102).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (9) to the
Left Upper Body Leg (7) in the same way.
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9
7
6
8
102
102
Grease
12
Grease
7

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9. Have a second person hold the Console (33)
near the Upright (5).
Connect the wires on the Console (33) to the
Wire Harness (60) and to the Pulse Wire (105).
nsert the Pulse Wire (105) upward into the
Console (33). nsert the Wire Harness (60)
downward into the Upright (5).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (33) to the Upright (5) with four M4 x
16mm Screws (106).
See step 3. Tighten the four M8 x 16mm Patch
Screws (102).
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33
60
5
105
106
Avoid pinching
the wires
10. Attach the Rear Upright Cover (25) to the
Upright (5) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (106).
25
106
10
5