NordicTrack NTEL11990 User manual

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Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Model No. NTEL11990
Serial No.
Serial Number Decal
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USERÕS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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NordicTrack¨is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer
are adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrain-
er indoors, away from moisture and dust.
4. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
5. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the elliptical crosstrainer at all
times.
6. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
7. Always hold the handlebar or the pulse han-
dlebar when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. 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.
10. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
11. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-
tical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.
12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
13. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
crosstrainer in a commercial, rental, or insti-
tutional setting.
14. The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical crosstrainer. If the decal is
missing or illegible, please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free at 1-888-825-
2588 to order a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob-
lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack¨
VGR970 elliptical crosstrainer. The NordicTrack¨
VGR970 is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves
your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the
impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique
NordicTrack¨VGR970 features adjustable resistance
and incline to help you get the most from your exercise.
Welcome to a whole new world of natural, elliptical-
motion exercise from NordicTrack.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the NordicTrack¨VGR970. If you have addi-
tional questions, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time
(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please
note the product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number is NTEL11990. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical crosstrainer (see the front cover of this man-
ual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handlebar
Water Bottle Holder*
*No water bottle is included
Pulse Handlebar
FRONT
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Pedal Arm
Pedal Disk
Wheel
Pedal
Book Rack
Console
Incline Ramp

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer 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 allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical crosstrainer, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on
page 22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been
pre-assembled for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
Rear Stabilizer Bolt (60)Ð2
Pedal Screw (43)Ð6
Plastic Pedal
Spacer (85)Ð2
Front Stabilizer Bolt (86)Ð2
3/4Ó Axle Cap (61)Ð2
Console Screw (35)Ð4
56mm Spacer (22)Ð2
M10 x 24mm Screw (90)Ð1
M10 Nylon
Locknut (26)Ð4
M8 Split
Washer (58)Ð4
M10 Flat
Washer (44)Ð5
M8 Washer (33)Ð4
Incline Axle
Screw (30)Ð4

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1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (59), which has Wheels (45)
attached to it.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (59) to the rear of the Frame
(1) with the two Rear Stabilizer Bolts (60) and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (26). Make sure that the Rear
Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels are not touching
the floor.
26
1
60
45
26 59
1
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (14) to the front of the
Frame (1) with the two Front Stabilizer Bolts (86) and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26).
4. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline Axle
Screw into one end of the other Incline Axle (29). Next,
apply a small amount of grease to the Incline Axle.
Raise the Incline Ramp (5). Insert the Incline Axle (29)
through one side of the Incline Ramp, through a 56mm
Spacer (22), through the end of the motor screw,
through another 56mm Spacer (22), and then through
the other side of the Incline Ramp.
Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto another Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline
Axle Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).
86
14
26
26
1
2
3
5
V-shaped Groove
29
Grease
33
33
30
30
58
58
1
Tubes
Tubes
3. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline
Axle Screw into one end of an Incline Axle (29). Next,
apply a small amount of the included grease to the
Incline Axle.
Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Ramp (5) with
the tubes on the Base (1). Make sure that the Incline
Ramp is turned so the V-shaped grooves are on
top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) through the Incline
Ramp and the Base. Note: It may be helpful to tap the
Incline Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.
Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto another Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the
Incline Axle Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle
(29).
5
29
30
30
58
58
33
33
Grease
22
Motor
Screw
4

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7. Carefully pivot the Upright (2) to the position shown.
Secure the Upright by tightening the M10 x 24mm
Screw (90) with the M10 Flat Washer (44) into the
Upright and the Frame (1).
5. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (3), which has an ÒLÓ sticker
attached to it. Next, identify the Left Pedal (41), which
has the letter ÒLÓ molded onto the bottom.
Turn over the Left Pedal Arm (3) as shown. Insert the
three plastic posts on the Left Pedal (41) into the three
indicated holes in the Left Pedal Arm. Make sure that
the Left Pedal is turned as shown. Attach the Left
Pedal with three Pedal Screws (43).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) to the Right Pedal
Arm (not shown) in the same way.
5
43
3
41
Open Side
Plastic Posts
6. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left
Crank Arm (6).
Side a Plastic Pedal Spacer (85) and the Left Pedal
Arm (3) onto the axle on the left Crank Arm (6). Note: It
may be helpful to use a rubber mallet to tap these parts
on. Be careful not to confuse the Left Pedal Arm
with the Right Pedal Arm (not shown); look at the
position of the round tube to correctly identify the
Left Pedal Arm. Next, tap a 3/4Ó Axle Cap (61) onto
the axle.
Attach the Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
6
Grease
85
61
3
6
Round
Tube
2
90 44
1
7

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9. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware
may be left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat
under the elliptical crosstrainer.
2
18
Console
Wire
Harness
51
35 35
44
8
87
8. This step requires the help of a second person.
Remove the four Console Screws (35) and the four
M10 Flat Washers (44) from the Console (87).
Hold the Console (87) in the position shown and
connect the console wire harness to the Upper Wire
Harness (51). Remove the rubber band from the Upper
Wire Harness and push the Upper Wire Harness and
the console wire harness down into the Upright (2). Set
the Console on the Upright. Make sure that the con-
sole wire harness is not pinched between the
Console and the Upright.
Hold the Handlebar (18) in the position shown. Align
the four holes in the Handlebar with the four holes in
the plate at the top of the Upright (2). Attach the
Handlebar and the Console (87) to the Upright with the
four Console Screws (35) and the four Console
Washers (44) that you removed previously. Note:
Thread all four Console Screws into the Console
before tightening them.

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
Locate the power cord on the elliptical crosstrainer.
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Note: Each time the
power cord is plugged
in, the resistance sys-
tem will automatically
calibrate itself.
Calibration will take
less than one minute.
During calibration, the
letters ÒCALÓ will
appear in the left LED display and the indicators in
the TRAINING ZONE display will light in a rapid
sequence.
After the resistance
system calibrates
itself, the incline sys-
tem may calibrate
itself. During calibra-
tion, two dashes will
appear in the center
LED display and the
indicators in the
TRAINING ZONE display will light in a rapid
sequence.
EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER
To mount the elliptical crosstrainer, hold the handlebar
and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position.
Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until
they begin to move with a continuous motion.
Note: The pedal disks can turn in either direction.
It is recommended that you move the pedal disks
in the direction shown by the arrow above; how-
ever, to give variety to your exercise, you may
turn the pedal disks in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical crosstrainer, wait until the
pedals come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical
crosstrainer does not have a freewheel; the ped-
als will continue to move until the flywheel stops.
When the pedals are stationary, step off the highest
pedal first. Then, step off the lowest pedal.
Pedals
Pedal Disk
Handlebar

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a variety of features to
help you get the most from your workouts.
When the manual mode of the console is selected, the
angle of the ramp and the resistance of the pedals can
be changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise,
the program display, the training zone display, and the
three LED displays will provide continuous exercise
feedback. You can even measure your heart rate using
the built-in pulse sensor.
In addition, the console offers five preset workout pro-
grams. Each program automatically changes the ramp
angle and the resistance of the pedals as it guides you
through an effective workout. You can even create
your own workout programs and store them in memory
for future use.
The console also features revolutionary iFit.com tech-
nology. IFit.com technology allows the console to play
specially-designed CD's (available separately) that
automatically control the ramp angle and the resis-
tance of the pedals as a personal trainer coaches you
through every step of your workout. High-energy
music provides added motivation. Each CD features
two workout programs designed by AFAª-certified
personal trainers.
For information about iFit.com CDÕs, call toll-free
1-800-735-0768 or visit our Web site at www.iFit.com.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.
Refer to page 9.
Press any button on the console or move the
pedals to turn on the power.
When one of the buttons on the console is
pressed or the pedals are moved, various displays
and indicators will light and the left LED display
will begin to flash. Note: If the power cord was
just plugged in, the power will already be on.
Select the manual mode.
When the power is
turned on, the
manual mode will
be selected and
the manual indica-
tor will light. If you
have selected a
program or the iFit.com mode, press the SELECT
WORKOUT button repeatedly until the manual
indicator lights.
Begin exercising and adjust the resistance of
the pedals as desired.
As you exercise,
change the resis-
tance of the pedals
by pressing the
RESISTANCE but-
tons. There are ten
resistance levels;
level 1 is the easiest. Note: After a RESISTANCE
button is pressed, it will take a moment for the
pedals to reach the selected resistance level.
Adjust the angle of the ramp as desired.
To vary your exer-
cise, change the
angle of the ramp
by pressing the
RAMP ANGLE but-
tons. There are
five angles that
simulate skiing, walking, cycling, and climbing.
Note: After a RAMP ANGLE button is pressed, it
will take a moment for the ramp to reach the
selected angle.
5
4
3
2
1
Manual
Indicator