NordicTrack NTEVEL99909.1 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEHEARTRATEMONITOR ...................................................14
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................15
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................24
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................26
PARTLIST ..............................................................................28
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................30
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
RECYCLINGINFORMATION.........................................................BackCover
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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.
NORDICTRAC is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or
persons 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. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from
moisture 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
regularly. 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 331 lbs. (150 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
determining heart rate trends in general.
13. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed
in a controlled way.
14. Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical; 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.

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Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Handlebar
Pedal Disc Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the NORDICTRAC ®E9 ZL
elliptical. The E9 ZL elliptical provides an array of fea-
tures 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.
Length: 6 ft. 6 in. (168 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 1 in. (64 cm)
Weight: 150 lbs. (68 kg)

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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 .
See 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.
M10 x 48mm Patch
Screw (75)–6
M10 x 95mm Patch Screw (82)–4
M4 x 28mm Screw
(99)–4 M8 x 45mm Button Bolt (76)–4
M4 x 16mm Screw
(92)–6
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (79)–6
M8 x 20mm
Patch Screw
(80)–2
Shoulder Patch Bolt (31)–2
M8 Washer
(33)–2
M10 Split Washer
(78)–10
M8 Jam Nut
(77)–4

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1.
While a second person lifts the rear of the
Frame (1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (70) to the
Frame with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws
(82).
2. While a second person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (73) to the
Frame with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (82).
70
82
1
1
2
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
82
73

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3
Wire
Tie
2
42
37
4. Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1). Tip:
Have a second person hold the Top Shield
Cover (37) out of the way.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (42).
Attach the Upright (2) with four M10 x 20mm
Patch Screws (79) and four M10 Split Washers
(78).
Slide the Top Shield Cover (37) downward and
press it into the Frame (1).
4
1
1
78 78
79 79
1
2
42
Wire Tie
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (42)
3. Orient the Upright (2) and the Top Shield Cover
(37) as shown. Slide the Top Shield Cover
upward onto the Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (2). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the Wire Harness (42). Next, pull the upper
end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the
Upright. Then, untie and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (42) from
falling into the Upright (2), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or a piece of
tape.
2
42
37

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5. Orient the Console Cover (32) as shown. Then,
slide the Console Cover onto the Upright (2).
Orient the Handlebar (39) as shown. Make sure
to pull the Pulse Wire (28) and the Monitor
Wire (103) out of the Handlebar.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Handlebar (39) to the Upright (2) with two M10
x 20mm Patch Screws (79).
79
Avoid pinching
the wires
5
2
6
4
2
6. While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wires
to the Wire Harness (42), the Pulse Wire (28),
and the Monitor Wire (103).
Insert the excess wires into the Upright (2) or
into the Console (4).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) to the Upright (2) with four M4 x
28mm Screws (99).
28 103
32
39
99
99
Avoid pinching
the wires
Console Wires
42
103
28

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7. Slide the Console Cover (32) upward to the
Console (4).
Attach the Console Cover (32) to the Upright (2)
with an M4 x 16mm Screw (92).
Then, attach the Console Cover (32) to the
Console (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (92).
7
4
2
32
92
92
8. Identify the Left and Right Upper Body Arms
(8, 9), which are marked with “Left” and “Right”
stickers.
Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and an
Upper Body Leg (6) as shown. Make sure that
the hexagonal holes are in the indicated
location.
Insert the Left Upper Body Arm (8) into the
Upper Body Leg (6).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two M8
x 45mm Button Bolts (76) and two M8 Jam Nuts
(77). Make sure that the am Nuts are in the
hexagonal holes. Do not tighten the Button
Bolts yet.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (9) to the
other Upper Body Leg (6) in the same way.
8
Hexagonal
Holes
8
6
6
9
77
77
76
76

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9. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the axles on the Upright (2).
Orient the Left and Right Upper Body Arms (8,
9) as shown, and slide them onto the left and
right sides of the Upright (2).
Attach each Upper Body Arm (8, 9) with an M8
x 20mm Patch Screw (80) and an M8 Washer
(33).
9
2
33 80
31
76
76
49
80
33
10
8
9
6
6
Grease
Grease
10. Apply a small amount of grease to a Shoulder
Patch Bolt (31).
While a second person holds the front end of
the Right Pedal Arm (49) inside the bracket on
the right Upper Body Leg (6), insert the
Shoulder Patch Bolt (31) through the right
Upper Body Leg and the Right Pedal Arm.
Tighten the Shoulder Patch Bolt (31) into the
welded nut on the right Upper Body Leg (6).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Pedal Arm
(not shown) to the left Upper Body Leg (6).
Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (76).

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11. See the inset drawing. Identify a Pivot Cover A
(19), which has hooks, and a Pivot Cover B
(22), which has tabs.
Press a Pivot Cover A (19) and a Pivot Cover B
(22) together around the Right Upper Body Arm
(9).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical.
Tip: Make sure that the Pivot Covers (19, 22)
are positioned as shown.
11
22
22
19
12
12. Attach the Rear Upright Cover (3) to the Upright
(2) with three M4 x 16mm Screws (92).
Orient the Front Upright Cover (16) so that the
indicated arrow is pointing upward.
Press the Front Upright Cover (16) into the
Rear Upright Cover (3).
Press the Water Bottle Holder (5) into the Rear
Upright Cover (3).
9
8
19
92
5
92
16
Arrow
3
2
Tabs
Hooks
Hooks
19
22

12
49
13
78
75
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14. Identify the Right Pedal (13), which is marked
with a “Right” sticker.
Attach the Right Pedal (13) to the Right Pedal
Arm (49) with three M10 x 48mm Patch Screws
(75) and three M10 Split Washers (78). Make
sure to use the center hole and the two
outer holes to attach the Right Pedal.
Attach the Left Pedal (not shown) to the Left
Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
13
20
21
13. Press a Front Leg Cover (20) and a Rear Leg
Cover (21) together around the right Upper
Body Leg (6).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical.
6

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16. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical 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.
15. See the upper drawing. Press the Rear Shield
Cover (59) onto the Left and Right Shields (44,
45).
Plug the Power Adapter (100) into the Power
Receptacle (104) on the Frame (1).
If necessary, plug the Power Adapter (100) into
the Plug Adapter (101).
To plug the Power Adapter (100) into an outlet,
see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER
ADAPTER on page 15.
See the lower drawing. The Console (4) can
also be operated with four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Remove the screws, remove the battery cover,
insert the batteries into the battery compart-
ments, and reattach the battery cover. Make
sure to orient the batteries as shown by the
diagrams inside the battery compartments.
15
59
101
100
44
1
45
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Batteries
Screws
4
104

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HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR
The heart rate monitor has two components: a chest
strap and a sensor unit (see the drawing below). Insert
the tab on one end of the chest strap into one end of
the sensor unit, as shown in the inset drawing. Press
the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the
chest strap. The tab should be flush with the front of
the sensor unit.
Next, wrap the heart
rate monitor around
your chest and attach
the other end of the
chest strap to the sen-
sor unit. Adjust the
length of the chest
strap, if necessary. The
heart rate monitor should be under your clothes, tight
against your skin, and as high under the pectoral mus-
cles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the
logo on the sensor unit is facing forward and is right-
side-up.
Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches
and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side
(the electrode areas are covered by shallow ridges).
Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens
solution, wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor
unit to a position against your chest.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Dry the heart rate monitor after each use. The heart
rate monitor is activated when you wet the electrode
areas and put on the heart rate monitor; the heart
rate monitor shuts off when it is removed and the
electrode areas are dried. If the heart rate monitor is
not dried after each use, the battery may be drained
prematurely.
• 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 or to temperatures
above 122° F (50° C) or below 14° F (-10° C).
• Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit
when using or storing the heart rate monitor.
• Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth—never
use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. Hand wash
and air dry the heart rate monitor.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the heart rate monitor does not function prop-
erly, try the suggestions below.
• Make sure that you are wearing the heart rate moni-
tor as described at the left. Note: If the heart rate
monitor does not function when positioned as
described, move it slightly lower or higher on your
chest.
• Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens
solution to wet the two electrode areas on the sen-
sor unit. If heart rate readings do not appear until
you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.
• Position yourself near the console. For the console
to display heart rate readings, the user must be
within armʼs length of the console.
• The heart rate monitor is designed to work with peo-
ple 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 caused by high
power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that
this is a problem, try relocating the elliptical.
HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR
Chest Strap
Sensor Unit
Tab
Buckle
Sensor
Unit
Logo

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER
IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to
cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem-
perature before plugging in the power adapter. If
you do not do this, you may damage the console
displays or other electronic components.
Plug the power
adapter into the
receptacle on the
frame of the ellip-
tical. Next, plug
the power adapter
into the plug
adapter. Then,
plug the plug
adapter into an
appropriate outlet
that is properly
installed in accor-
dance with all
local codes and ordinances.
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL
Due to the size and weight of the elliptical, moving
it requires two persons. Stand in front of the ellipti-
cal, hold the upright, and place one foot against one of
the front wheels. Pull on the upright and have a sec-
ond person lift the handle until the elliptical will roll on
the wheels. Carefully move the elliptical to the desired
location, and then lower it to the floor.
Power Adapter
Plug
Adapter
Place
your foot
here
Handle
Upright

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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
To mount the elliptical, hold the handlebars or the
upper body arms and step onto the pedal that is in the
lowest position. Then, step onto the other pedal.
Push the pedals until they begin to move with a con-
tinuous motion. Note: The pedal discs can turn in
either direction. It is recommended that you move
the pedal discs in the direction shown by the
arrow; however, for variety, you can turn the pedal
discs in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical, wait until the pedals come to
a complete stop. Note: The elliptical does not have
a free wheel; the pedals will continue to move until
the flywheel stops. When the pedals are stationary,
step off the highest pedal first. Then, step off the low-
est pedal.
HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL
If the elliptical
rocks slightly on
your floor during
use, turn one or
both of the level-
ing knobs on the
rear stabilizer
and adjust the
leveling feet until
the rocking
motion is elimi-
nated.
Leveling
nobs
Pedals
Pedal
Disc
Upper Body Arms
Handlebars

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Resistance Dial
CONSOLE DIAGRAM
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers an array of features
designed to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable.
When you select the manual mode of the console, you
can change the resistance of the pedals with a turn of
the dial. As you exercise, the console will provide con-
tinuous exercise feedback. You can even measure
your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor or the
included heart rate monitor.
The console offers twelve preset workouts—six weight
loss workouts and six performance workouts. Each
workout automatically changes the resistance of the
pedals and prompts you to vary your pedaling speed
as it guides you through an effective workout.
In addition, the console offers eight heart rate work-
outs that change the resistance of the pedals and
prompt you to vary your pedaling speed to keep your
heart rate near a target heart rate.
The console also offers three watts workouts that
change the resistance of the pedals and prompt you to
vary your pedaling speed to keep your power output
near a target level.
The console features the iFit interactive workout sys-
tem, which enables the console to accept iFit cards
containing workouts designed to help you achieve
specific fitness goals. For example, lose unwanted
pounds with the 8-week Weight Loss workout. iFit
workouts control the resistance of the pedals while the
voice of a personal trainer coaches you through your
workouts. iFit cards are available separately. To pur-
chase iFit cards, go to www.iFit.com or see the
front cover of this manual. iFit cards are also
available at select stores.
You can even connect your MP3 player or CD player
to the console sound system and listen to your favorite
music or audio books while you exercise.
To turn on the power, see page 18. To use the
manual mode, see page 18. To use a preset work-
out, see page 20. To use a heart rate workout, see
page 21. To use a watts workout, see page 22. To
use an iFit workout, see page 23. To use the sound
system, see page 23. To change console settings,
see page 23.
Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on the display,
remove the plastic.

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to
cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem-
perature before turning on the power. If you do not
do this, you may damage the console displays or
other electrical components.
Plug in the power adapter (see HOW TO PLUG IN
THE POWER ADAPTER on page 15). When the
power adapter is plugged in, the displays will light and
the console will be ready for use.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above.
2. Select the manual mode.
Each time you turn on the console, the manual
mode will be selected.
If you have
selected a
workout,
reselect the
manual mode
by pressing
any of the
Workouts
buttons
repeatedly
until zeros
appear in the
display.
3. Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals
by turning the resistance dial.
To increase the resistance, turn the resistance dial
clockwise; to decrease the resistance, turn the
resistance dial counterclockwise. Note: After you
change the resistance, it will take a moment for
the pedals to reach the selected resistance level.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
The console offers several display modes. The
display mode that you select will determine which
workout information is shown. Press the Display
button repeatedly to select the desired display
mode.
The displays can show the following workout infor-
mation:
Time—When the manual mode is selected, this
display will show the elapsed time. When a work-
out is selected, the display will show the time
remaining in the workout instead of the elapsed
time.
Speed—This display will show your pedaling
speed, in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Distance—This display will show the distance
(total number of revolutions) you have pedaled.
Calories—This display will show the approximate
number of calories you have burned.
Watts—This display will show your approximate
power output in watts.

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Pulse—This display will show your heart rate
when you use the handgrip pulse sensor or the
included heart rate monitor (see step 5 below).
Resistance—This display will show the resistance
level of the pedals for a few seconds each time
the resistance level changes.
Profile—When a workout is selected, this display
will show a profile of the resistance settings for the
workout.
Change the volume level of the console by press-
ing the Volume increase and decrease buttons.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
To use the included heart rate monitor, see page
14. To use the handgrip pulse sensor, follow the
instructions below. IMPORTANT: If you wear the
heart rate monitor and hold the handgrip pulse
sensor at the same time, the console will not
display your heart rate accurately.
If there are sheets
of plastic on the
metal contacts on
the handgrip
pulse sensor,
remove the plas-
tic. In addition,
make sure that
your hands are
clean. To measure
your heart rate,
hold the handgrip
pulse sensor with your palms resting against the
metal contacts. Avoid moving your hands or
gripping the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is detected, your heart rate will
be shown in the display. For the most accurate
heart rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15
seconds.
If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that
your hands are positioned as described. Be care-
ful not to move your hands excessively or to
squeeze the metal contacts tightly. For optimal
performance, clean the metal contacts using a soft
cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemi-
cals to clean the contacts.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
tone will sound and the console will pause.
If the pedals do not move for several minutes and
the buttons are not pressed, the console will turn
off and the display will be reset.
Contacts

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HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
18.
2. Select a preset workout.
To select a preset workout, first press the Weight
Loss Workouts or the Performance Workouts but-
ton.
Next, turn the resistance dial until the number of
the desired workout appears in the display.
Then, press
the Enter but-
ton to select
the workout.
The workout
time and a
profile of the
resistance
levels for the
workout will
then appear
in the display.
Then, the target speed and the maximum resis-
tance level for the workout will also appear in the
display.
3. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Each workout is divided into one-minute seg-
ments. One resistance level and one target speed
are programmed for each segment. Note: The
same resistance level and/or target speed may be
programmed for consecutive segments.
The workout profile will show your progress (see
the drawing above). The flashing segment of the
profile represents the current segment of the work-
out. The height of the flashing segment indicates
the resistance level for the current segment.
When the first segment of the workout ends, the
resistance level and the target speed for the sec-
ond segment will appear in the display for a few
seconds to alert you. The next segment of the pro-
file will begin to flash, and the pedals will
automatically adjust to the resistance level for the
next segment.
As you exercise, you
will be prompted to
keep your pedaling
speed near the target
speed for the current
segment. When an
upward arrow or the word FASTER appears in the
display, increase your speed. When a downward
arrow or the word SLOWER appears, decrease
your speed. When no arrow appears or the words
ON TARGET appear, maintain your current speed.
IMPORTANT: The target speed is intended only
to provide motivation. Your actual speed may
be slower than the target speed. Make sure to
pedal at a speed that is comfortable for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is
too high or too low, you can manually override the
setting by turning the resistance dial. IMPOR-
TANT: When the current segment of the
workout ends, the pedals will automatically
adjust to the resistance level for the next seg-
ment.
The workout will continue in this way until the last
segment ends. To stop the workout at any time,
stop pedaling. A tone will sound and the time will
begin to flash in the display. To restart the workout,
simply resume pedaling.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
See step 4 on pages 18 and 19.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 19.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 6 on page 19.