NordicTrack Vgr 900 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. NTEL05991
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 AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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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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. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
4. 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.
5. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.
7. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
8. Always hold the handlebar or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-
tical crosstrainer. Do not arch your back.
11. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
12. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
crosstrainer in any commercial, rental, or
institutional setting.
13. The elliptical crosstrainer does not have a
freewheel; the pedals will continue to move
until the flywheel stops.
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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack¨
VGR900 elliptical crosstrainer. The NordicTrack¨
VGR900 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¨VGR900 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¨VGR900. 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 NTEL05991. 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.
Upper Body Arm
Water Bottle Holder*
*No water bottle is included
Handlebar
FRONT
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Pedal Arm
Pedal Disk
Wheel Pedal
Resistance Dial
Book Rack
Console
Incline Bracket
Incline Frame

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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 two
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , a rubber mallet , and pliers .
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 14. 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-assembled.
1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (94), which has Wheels (45)
attached to it.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (94) 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 94
1
Rear Stabilizer Bolt (60)Ð2
M10 Nylon Locknut (26)Ð7
Pedal Screw (43)Ð6
Incline Axle Screw (30)Ð2
M10 x 85mm Bolt (25)Ð1
Plastic Pedal
Spacer (92)Ð2
M8 Split
Washer (58)Ð2
Chrome Tube
Washer (84)Ð2
M8 Washer (33)Ð2
Front Stabilizer Bolt (86)Ð2
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (90) to the front of the
Frame (1) with the two Front Stabilizer Bolts (86) and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26).
86
90
26
26
1
2

6
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 the Incline Axle (29). Next,
apply a small amount of the included grease to the
Incline Axle.
Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Frame (5) with
the tubes on the Base (1). Make sure that the Incline
Frame is turned so the V-shaped grooves are on
top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) through the Incline
Frame 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 the other Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the
Incline Axle Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle
(29).
2
57
Console
Wire
51
35 35
98
5
97
97
87
87
4. Attach the Incline Bracket (24) to the lower end of the
Upright (2) with the M10 x 85mm Bolt (25) and an M10
Nylon Locknut (26). Do not overtighten the Nylon
Locknut; the Incline Bracket must pivot easily.
5. The Console (87) requires two ÒAAÓ batteries (not
included). Alkaline batteries are recommended. To
install batteries, turn the Console face down and
remove the Battery Cover (97), as shown in the inset
drawing. Next, insert two batteries into the Console.
Make sure that the negative ends of the batteries
(marked ÒÑÓ) are touching the springs in the
Console. Then, reattach the Battery Cover.
Carefully feed the Resistance Cable (57) down through
the Upright (2) until the end of the Resistance Cable
extends from the bottom of the Upright. Next, connect
the console wire to the Extension Wire (51).
Attach the Console (87) to the Upright (2) with the four
Console Screws (35) and the four Console Washers
(98) packaged with the Console. Be careful to avoid
pinching the wires.
4
24
25
26
2

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6. Remove the four M10 Nylon Locknuts (not shown)
from the welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1).
Lay a cloth over the front of the Frame (1) to protect it
from scratches. Lay the Upright (2) in the position
shown. Connect the Extension Wire (51) to the Reed
Switch Wire (50).
Next, connect the Resistance Cable (57) to the
Extension Cable (93) in the following way:
¥ Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket on
the Extension Cable (93), and insert the tip of the
Resistance Cable (57) into the wire clip on the
Extension Cable as shown.
¥ Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance Cable
(57) and slide it into the metal bracket on the
Extension Cable (93) as shown.
¥ Refer to drawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the prongs
on the upper end of the metal bracket together.
2
1
93
93 93
57
57
Metal
Bracket
57
51
B
50
AC
93
57
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8. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (3), which has an ÒLÓ sticker
on 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.
8
43
3
41
Open Side
Plastic Posts
7. Align the two holes in the front of the Upright (2) with
the two welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1).
Next, pivot the Upright (2) about halfway to a vertical
position. Refer to the inset drawing. As you raise
the Upright, look into the lower end and make sure
that the metal bracket on the Extension Cable (93)
does not get caught on the Upright or the Frame
(1). In addition, feed all slack Extension Wire (51)
and Reed Switch Wire (50) into the Upright.
Continue to raise the Upright until the four welded
bolts are inserted through the bracket at the bottom of
the Upright.
Lift the front of the Incline Frame (5). Tighten an M10
Nylon Locknut (26) onto each welded bolt.
7
2
51
26
93
1
50
51
2
Welded Bolts
Welded Bolts
Welded
Bolt

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12. 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.
11. Slide the Left Upper Body Arm (7), which is marked
with an ÒLÓ sticker, onto the Chrome Tube (21) on the
Left Pedal Arm (3). Slide the Right Upper Body Arm
(75) onto the Chrome Tube on the Right Pedal Arm (4).
Make sure that the Upper Body Arms are on the
correct sidesÑthe upper ends should bend in the
direction shown by the arrows. Next, slide an Axle
Cover (74) onto the post on each Upper Body Arm.
Apply grease to the Arm Axle (19). Insert the Arm Axle
into the Right Upper Body Arm (75) and the right Pivot
Cover (74). Next, insert the Arm Axle into the Upright
(2) until the left end of the Axle is flush with the left side
of the Upright. Then, insert the Arm Axle into the left
Axle Cover (74) and the Left Upper Body Arm (7).
Center the Arm Axle.
Using the included pedal tool, tap two Push Nuts (15)
about 1/8Ó onto each end of the Arm Axle (19). Make
sure that the Push Nuts are turned as shown in the
inset drawing. Note: It may be helpful if another person
holds a block of wood against one end of the Arm Axle
while you tap Push Nuts onto the other end.
Press an Axle Cap (34) onto each end of the Arm Axle
(19).
11
21
21
2
74
Post
Grease
74
19
34
34
15
15
7
3
4
75
9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left
Crank Arm (6).
Side a Plastic Pedal Spacer (92) 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 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.
10. Apply grease to the welded bolt on the Left Pedal Arm
(3). Slide a Chrome Tube (21) and a Chrome Tube
Washer (84) onto the welded bolt. Make sure that the
Chrome Tube is turned exactly as shown in the
inset drawing. Then, tighten an M10 Nylon Locknut
(26) onto the welded bolt.
Attach the other Chrome Tube (not shown) to the Right
Pedal Arm (4) in the same way.
Apply a small amount of the included Teflon¨lubricant
to a paper towel. Rub a thin film of the lubricant onto
both Chrome Tubes (21).
6
Grease
92
61
21
21
84
84
Wide
Side
Narrow
Side
Welded Bolt
26
26
3
9
10
3
4
Round
Tube
3
Grease
Pedal Tool 15 19
Lubricate

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER
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 below; however,
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. 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.
HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE
To adjust the
resistance of the
pedals as you
exercise, turn the
resistance dial on
the console. Turn
the dial clockwise
to increase the
resistance or
counterclockwise
to decrease the resistance.
INCLINE ADJUSTMENT
The intensity of your exercise can be further adjusted
by raising or lowering the incline frame. To raise the
incline frame, position the pedal arms side by side as
shown. Lift the end of the incline frame until the cross-
bar is on top of the incline bracket. Make sure that
the crossbar is resting securely on top of the
incline bracket. To lower the incline frame, lift the
incline frame slightly, push the incline bracket toward
the upright, and then lower the incline frame onto the
stabilizer.
HOW TO USE THE UPPER BODY ARMS
The upper body
arms are designed
to add upper-body
exercise to your
workouts. As you
exercise, hold the
upper body arms
and move your
arms forward and
back in order to
work your arms,
back, and shoul-
ders.
To exercise only your lower body, hold the handlebar
as you exercise.
Pedal
Pedal Disk
Handlebar
Resistance Dial
Upper Body Arms
Handlebar
Incline
Frame
Incline
Bracket
Stabilizer
Crossbar
Upright

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
The console offers a selection of features to help you
get more from your workouts. The water bottle holders
keep your water bottle handy during your workouts;
the book holder lets you read your favorite magazine
while you get in shape; the convenient resistance dial
allows you to easily change the resistance at any
time; and the unique training zone display and the two
LCD displays provide instant exercise feedback.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Before the console can be operated, two ÒAAÓ batteries
must be installed. See assembly step 5 on page 6 for
installation instructions.
HOW TO OPERATE THE CONSOLE
Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the
face of the console, remove it.
1. To turn on the power, press the on/reset button or
simply begin exercising. When the power is turned
on, the displays and indicators will light for two sec-
onds. The console will then be ready for use.
2. As you exercise, watch your progress with the train-
ing zone display and the LCD displays.
The training zone
displayÑAs you
exercise, the train-
ing zone display will
show the approxi-
mate intensity level
of your exercise.
For example, if the fourth indicator in the display is
lit (refer to the drawing above), the display shows
that your intensity level is ideal for fat burning.
The left LCD dis-
playÑAs you exer-
cise, the left display
will show the
elapsed time and
the distance you
have traveled. The
display will change from one number to the other
every seven seconds. Arrows in the display will indi-
cate which number is currently shown.
The right LCD dis-
playÑAs you exer-
cise, the right dis-
play will show the
approximate num-
bers of calories and
fat calories you
have burned (see BURNING FAT on page 12) and
your current speed. The display will change from
one number to the next every seven seconds.
Arrows in the display will indicate which number is
currently shown.
3. To reset the LCD displays, press the on/reset button
at any time.
4. To turn off the power, simply wait for about four
minutes. The console has an Òauto-offÓ feature.
If the pedals are not moved and the console
button is not pressed for four minutes, the
power will turn off automatically in order to
conserve the batteries.
Training Zone Display
Book
Holder
Resistance Dial