NordicTrack VGR 850 User manual

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TABL OF CONT NTS
IMPORTANT PRE AUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTI AL EXER ISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MAINTENAN E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
ONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
USTOMER RE ORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
ORDERING REPLA EMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back over
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of I ON Health & Fitness, Inc.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical exerciser.
2. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described
in this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
4. Place the elliptical exerciser on a level sur-
face, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical exerciser
indoors, away from moisture and dust.
5. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the elliptical exerciser at all
times.
7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 114 kilo-
grams (250 pounds).
8. Wear appropriate clothing when using the
elliptical exerciser. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection.
9. When mounting or dismounting the elliptical
exerciser, always hold the handlebars or the
T-handle and step onto and off the pedal
that is in the lowest position.
10. ach time you stop exercising on the
elliptical exerciser, allow the pedals to come
to a complete stop before dismounting. The
elliptical exerciser does not have a free-
wheel; the pedals will continue to move until
the flywheel stops.
11. Always keep your back straight when using
the elliptical exerciser. 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 exerciser is intended for in-
home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu-
tional setting.
14. 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.
15. The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is miss-
ing or illegible, please call our Customer
Service Department at 1-888-936-4266 to
order a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown.
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IMPORTANT PR CAUTIONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the NordicTrack®VGR850.
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
problems. 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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B FOR YOU B GIN
ongratulations for selecting the NordicTrack®
VGR850 low-impact elliptical exerciser. The
NordicTrack®VGR850 is an incredibly smooth exercis-
er that moves your feet in a natural elliptical path, min-
imizing the impact on your knees and ankles. And the
unique NordicTrack®VGR850 features adjustable
resistance, upper-body and stationary handlebars, and
a multi-mode exercise monitor 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®VGR850. If you have questions
after reading the manual, call our ustomer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-936-4266, Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time (excluding holidays)
. To help us assist
you, please note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is
NT EL47300. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the elliptical exerciser (see the front
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
onsole
Resistance Knob
FRONT
BACK
L FT SID Pedal Arm
Pedal Disk
Side Shield
Pedal
Wheel
Book Holder
Upright
T-handle/Pulse Sensor
Handlebar

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ASS MBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
Assembly requires the following tools: the included allen wrench, a phillips screwdriver ,
an adjustable wrench , a rubber mallet , and pliers .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parentheses below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on
page 16. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been
pre-attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached.
M10 Nylon
Locknut (29)–6
M6 Nylon
Locknut (17)–2
M6 x 16mm Button
Head Bolt (54)–2 M10 x 25mm Button
Head Screw (42)–2
M4 x 19mm
Flange Screw
(16)–6
M4 x 16mm
Screw (34)–5
Pedal Arm Spacer (41)–2*
Handlebar Spacer (39)–2
Weld Spacer (49)–2
5/8” Axle ap (57)–2*
3/4” Axle ap (43)–4*
M10 x 45mm Button
Head Bolt (59)–2

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55 55
26
Metal
Bracket
26
B
A
55
26
2. Lay a cloth over the front of the Frame (1) to protect
it. Lay the Upright (3) in the position shown. onnect
the Extension Wire (2) to the Reed Switch Wire (25).
Next, connect the Resistance able (26) to the
Extension able (55) in the following way:
• Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket,
and insert the tip of the Resistance able (26) into
the wire clip on the Extension able (55) as shown.
• Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance
able (26) and slide it into the metal bracket on the
Extension able (55) as shown.
• Refer to drawing . Using pliers, squeeze the
prongs on the upper end of the metal bracket
together.
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1
55
26
2
25
2
1
1. Turn the Resistance ontrol (26) counterclockwise to
the minimum setting.
If the Resistance ontrol (26) is attached to the
Upright (3), remove the M4 x 16mm Screw (34). Pull
the bottom of the Resistance ontrol away from the
Upright and then slide it down to release it. Do not
pull on the Resistance Control or remove it from
the Upright. 26
Tab
334
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3. Align the two holes in the front of the Upright (3) with
the two welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1).
arefully push the Reed Switch Wire (not shown) into
the Upright until there is no slack.
Next, pivot the Upright (3) about halfway to the verti-
cal position while guiding the metal bracket on the
Extension able (not shown) into the Upright. Once
the top edge of the metal bracket is inside the
Upright, pivot the Upright to the vertical position so it
rests on the four welded bolts on the Frame (1). Be
careful to avoid pinching the wires. Tighten an M10
Nylon Locknut (29) onto each welded bolt.
Refer to step 1. Reattach the Resistance ontrol (26)
to the Upright (3) with the M4 x 16mm Screw (34).
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1
Welded
Bolts
29

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5
54
15 10
3
5. Route both Pulse Wires (15) into and up through the
Upright (3) as shown.
Attach the T-handle (10) to the Upright (3) with two
M6 x 16mm Button Head Bolts (54) and two M6
Nylon Locknuts (17).
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4. Attach the two Wheel Brackets (38) to the Frame (1)
with the two M10 x 25mm Button Head Screws (42)
as shown.
Attach a Wheel (61) to each Wheel Bracket (38) with
an M10 x 45mm Button Head Bolt (59) and an M10
Nylon Locknut (29).
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2942 38
61
1
59
59
6. The onsole (6) requires two “AA” batteries (not
included). Alkaline batteries are recommended. To
install batteries, turn the console over. Remove the
four M4 x 16mm Screws (34), and separate the
onsole from the onsole Base (14). Insert two bat-
teries into the battery clip as shown in the inset draw-
ing. Make sure that the negative ends of the bat-
teries (marked “—”) are touching the springs in
the battery clip.
Attach a Plastic Tie (9) to the battery clip as shown.
Attach the onsole (6) to the onsole Base (14) with
the four M4 x 16mm Screws (34), making sure that the
indicated wires are extending from the onsole Base.
Be careful not to pinch the wires.
6
34
Wires
Battery
lip
Batteries
6
14
9

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8. Find the Left Pedal (31), which has a ridge on the
right side. Attach the Left Pedal to one of the Pedal
Arms (12) with three M4 x 19mm Flange Screws
(16) as shown.
Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal to the
other Pedal Arm (not shown).
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31
12
16
Ridge
7. onnect the Extension Wire (2) to the corresponding
wire on the onsole (6).
Next, connect the two Pulse Wires (15) to the two
remaining wires on the onsole (6). Note: Either
Pulse Wire can be attached to either wire on the
onsole.
Next, connect the ground wire to the indicated hole in
the Upright (3) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (34).
arefully feed the wires down into the Upright (3).
Attach the onsole Base (14) to the Upright with four
M4 x 16mm Screws (34). Be careful to avoid pinch-
ing the wires.
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15
6
14
34
34
3
2
onsole
Wires
34
Ground Wire
9. Identify the Left Handlebar (8) (there is an “L” sticker
on the Left Handlebar). Apply a thin film of the
included grease to the axle on the Left Handlebar.
Make sure that there are two Pedal Arm Bushings
(11) in each Pedal Arm (12).
Slide a Handlebar Spacer (39) and the Pedal Arm
(12) with the Left Pedal (31) onto the Left Handlebar
(8) as shown. (Note: These parts fit tightly; it may be
helpful to use the rubber mallet.) Next, tap a 3/4”
Axle ap (43) onto the Left Handlebar.
Repeat this step to attach the other Pedal Arm (12) to
the Right Handlebar (62).
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Apply
Grease
62
11
43
12
12
9
39
31

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11. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser 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 exerciser.
10. Apply a thin film of the included grease to the axles
on the Upright (3) and the rank Arms (33). Slide a
Weld Spacer (49) onto the left axle on the Upright.
Make sure that the open side of the Weld Spacer is
facing the Upright.
Slide a Pedal Arm Spacer (41) onto the left rank
Arm (33).
Make sure that there are two Rear Pedal Arm
Bushings (11) in the Pedal Arm (12) attached to the
Left Handlebar (8).
With the help of another person, slide the Left
Handlebar (8) onto the left axle on the Upright (3)
while sliding the left Pedal Arm (12) onto the left
rank Arm (33). (Note: These parts fit tightly; it may
be helpful to use the rubber mallet. In addition, it
may be helpful to rotate the left rank Arm [33] to a
different position.)
Tap a 5/8” Axle ap (57) onto the left axle on the
Upright (3).
Tap a 3/4” Axle ap (43) onto the left rank Arm (33).
Repeat this step to attach the Right Handlebar and
the right Pedal Arm (not shown).
10
33
41
11
12
49
57
3
43
8
Apply
Grease

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HOW TO US TH LLIPTICAL X RCIS R
HOW TO X RCIS ON TH LLIPTICAL
X RCIS R
To mount the elliptical exerciser, firmly hold the han-
dlebars or the pulse grips and carefully 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 turn the pedal disks in the direction shown
below; however, to give variety to your exercise,
you may choose to turn the pedal disks in the
opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, allow the pedals
to come to a complete stop. CAUTION: The elliptical
exerciser does not have a freewheel; 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 lowest pedal.
HOW TO ADJUST TH R SISTANC OF TH
P DALS
As you exercise,
you can adjust
the resistance of
the pedals with
the resistance
knob on the
Upright. To
increase the
resistance,
turn the knob
clockwise; to
decrease the
resistance, turn the knob counterclockwise.
Pedal
Pedal Disk
Resistance
Knob