NordicTrack NTEL09109.7 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
Model No. NTEL09109.7
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space above for reference.
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
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are damaged or missing, DO NOT
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS..................................................................3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL ..............................................................12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................19
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ....................................................................21
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
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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 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 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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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK®AUDIOSTRIDER 990 PRO elliptical.
The AUDIOSTRIDER 990 PRO 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. 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.
Heart Rate Monitor
Ramp Controls
Ramp
Upper Body Arm
Pedal Disc
Reset/Off
Switch
Access Cover Wheel
Pedal Arm Latch
Latch Button
Power Cord
Pedal
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Handle
Leveling Foot
Resistance Controls
Fan
*Water bottle is not included
Length: 6 ft. 10 in. (208 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 3 in. (69 cm)

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical in a cleared area and remove the packing mate-
rials. 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 .
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. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.
M8 Split
Washer
(103)–4
M8 Washer
(95)–8
M6 Washer
(112)–8
M4 x 16mm
Screw (106)–8
M8 x 16mm
Screw (102)–16
M6 x 50mm
Screw (62)–4
M8 x 25mm
Screw (121)–2 M10 x 95mm Screw (100)–4
Wave Washer
(118)–2
M6 x 12mm
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 Screws (100).
Next, hold the handle on the Rear Stabilizer (4),
press the Latch Button (67), and unfold the ellip-
tical 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 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.
100

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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).
Insert 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 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) and the Top Cover (27) as
shown, and slide the Top Cover upward onto the
Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (5) and
the Top Cover (27) 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 completely through
the Upright.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (60) from
falling into the Upright (5), secure the Wire
Harness with the wire tie.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (60).
Slide the Upright (5) onto the Main Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (5) with four M8 x 16mm
Screws (102) and four M8 Split Washers (103);
do not tighten the Screws yet.
Slide the Top Cover (27) downward; do not
press the Top Cover onto the Frame Covers
(21, 22) yet.
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Wire Tie
Wire Tie
Grease
5
27
60
21
22
95
1
5
7
103
103
102
102
102
95
102
118
102
48
60
6
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). Set the Pedal
Arm Roller on the Ramp (130).
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 with an M8 x 25mm
Screw (121), a Large Axle Cover (113), and an
M8 Washer (95).
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. Identify the Right Pedal (14), the Right Gel
Cushion (55), and the Right Pedal Arm (12),
which are marked with “Right” stickers, and ori-
ent them as shown.
Set the Right Gel Cushion (55) on the Right
Pedal Arm (12). Then, set the Right Pedal (14)
on the Right Gel Cushion.
Attach the Right Pedal (14) to the Right Pedal
Arm (12) with two M6 x 50mm Screws (62), two
M6 x 12mm Screws (111), and four M6
Washers (112).
Attach the Left Pedal (not shown) and the
Left Gel Cushion (not shown) to the Left
Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
5
14
12
112
32
12
95
113
46
Flat
Side
12
112
130
62
55
111
111
39
Grease
50
121

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8. Identify 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 Screw (102), a Small Axle Cover (56),
and an M8 Washer (95).
Next, apply grease to a Link Arm Axle (114).
Insert the Link Arm Axle into the Right Upper
Body Leg (6) and the Right Link Arm (43) from
the side shown.
Insert a hex key into the M8 x 16mm Screw
(102) in the Link Arm Axle (114). Using a sec-
ond hex key, tighten another M8 x 16mm Screw
(102), a Small Axle Cover (56), and an M8
Washer (95) into the other end of the Link Arm
Axle.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
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95
95
56
56
6
114
102
102
Grease
Narrow
Tube
Wide
Tube
12
43
102
Grease
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7. Press the Ramp Cover (131) downward onto the
Ramp (130).
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130

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10. Untie and discard the wire ties on the Wire
Harness (60) and the Grip Wires (45, 104).
Have a second person hold the Console (33)
near the Upright (5).
Connect the wires on the Console (33) to the
Pulse Wire (105), the Wire Harness (60), and the
Grip Wires (45, 104). Make sure to connect the
console wire that has a tag to the Grip Wire
that has a tag.
Insert the Pulse Wire (105) upward into the
Console (33). Insert the other wires 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 Screws
(102). Then, slide the Top Cover (27) downward
and press it onto the Frame Covers (21, 22).
10
33
60
5
45
105
104 106
Avoid pinching
the wires
9. Identify 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).
Locate the wire tie in the right side of the Upright
(5). Tie the wire tie to the Right Grip Wire (45).
Pull the upper end of the wire tie until the Right
Grip Wire is routed through the Upright. Then,
untie and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Right Grip Wire (45) from
falling into the Upright (5), secure the Right
Grip Wire with the wire tie.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Right Grip Wire (45).
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (8) to the
Right Upper Body Leg (6) with three M8 x 16mm
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
5
6
45
8
102
102
Avoid pinching the
Right Grip Wire (45)
Wire Tie