NordicTrack VGR940 NTEL08990 User manual

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Model No. NTEL08990
Serial No.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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 age 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 upper
body arms 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. After adjusting the incline frame, move it up
or down slightly until the pin on the incline
knob snaps into one of the four holes in the
incline bracket. Push the incline knob to
make sure that the pin is fully inserted into
the hole.
15. 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¨
VGR940 elliptical crosstrainer. The NordicTrack¨
VGR940 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¨VGR940 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¨VGR940. 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 NTEL08990. 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
Book Rack
Console
Incline Knob
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 , 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 18. 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.
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
Rear Stabilizer Bolt (60)Ð2
M10 Nylon Locknut (26)Ð6
Pedal Screw (43)Ð6
Incline Axle Screw (30)Ð2
Plastic Pedal
Spacer (85)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 (14) to the front of the
Frame (1) with the two Front Stabilizer Bolts (86) and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26).
86
14
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).
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Console
Wire
51
35 35
44
487
4. Remove the four Console Screws (35) and the four
Console Washers (44) from the Console (87).
Connect the console wire to the Harness Extension
(51).
Attach the Console (87) to the Upright (2) with the four
Console Screws (35) and the four Console Washers
(44) removed previously. Be careful to avoid pinching
the wires.
5. 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 Harness Extension (51) to the
Wire Harness (25).
2
1
51
25
5
Welded Bolts

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7. 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.
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43
3
41
Open Side
Plastic Posts
6. 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 Harness Extension (51) and the Wire
Harness (25) do not get pinched between the
Upright (2) and the Frame (1). In addition, feed the
slack in the Harness Extension and the Wire
Harness 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.
6
2
51
26
1
25
51
2
Welded Bolts
Welded
Bolt
8. 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 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
8
Round
Tube

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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.
10. 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 Upright (2), the right Pivot Cover (74), and the
Right Upper Body Arm (75) as shown. Push the Arm
Axle into the Upright until the left end of the Axle is flush
with the left side of the Upright. Next, raise the Left
Upper Body Arm (7) and insert the Arm Axle into the
left Axle Cover (74) and the Left Upper Body Arm.
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 the two Axle Caps (34) onto the Arm Axle (19).
11. Plug the Power Supply (78) into the jack at the rear of
the elliptical crosstrainer. Note: Your Power Supply
may look different from the one pictured.
10
21
21
2
74
Post
Grease
74
19
34
34
15
15
7
3
4
75
9. 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).
21
84
84
Wide
Side
Narrow
Side
Welded Bolt
26
26
9
3
4
3
Grease
Pedal Tool 15 19
Lubricate
11
78
Jack
21

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER
INCLINE ADJUSTMENT
As you exercise on the elliptical crosstrainer, you can
vary the effect of the exercise by raising or lowering
the incline frame. First, position the pedal arms side
by side as shown. Next, lift the incline frame slightly
and pull the incline knob. Raise or lower the incline
frame to the desired position and release the incline
knob. Move the incline frame up or down slightly
until the pin on the incline knob snaps into one of
the four holes in the incline bracket. Push the
incline knob to make sure that the pin is fully
inserted into the hole.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER SUPPLY
Make sure that the power supply is plugged into the
elliptical crosstrainer (see step 11 on page 8). Next,
plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
Note: Each time the
power supply is
plugged in, the ellip-
tical crosstrainer will
automatically
calibrate itself.
Calibration will take
less than one
minute. During cali-
bration, the letters ÒCALÓ will appear in the left 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 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. 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.
HOW TO USE THE UPPER BODY ARMS
The upper body
arms are
designed to add
upper-body exer-
cise to your work-
outs. Move the
upper-body arms
forward and back
as you exercise in
order to work your
arms, back, and
shoulders.
To exercise only your lower body, hold the handlebar
as you exercise.
Pedal
Pedal Disk
Handlebar
Upper Body Arms
Handlebar
Incline
Frame
Incline
Bracket
Incline
Knob

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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 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 two LED displays will provide continu-
ous 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 controls the resis-
tance of the pedals as it guides you through an effec-
tive workout.
The console also features revolutionary iFit.com tech-
nology. This technology allows the console to play
specially-designed CD's (available separately) that
automatically control the resistance 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.
Note: The console can display speed and distance
in either miles or kilometers. To select the desired
unit of measurement, refer to the instructions at
the top of page 16.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
Make sure that the power supply 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 supply 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
preset program or the iFit.com mode, press the
SELECT WORKOUT button repeatedly to select
the manual mode.
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.
Watch your progress with the program display,
the training zone display, and the LED displays.
The program
displayÑWhen
the manual mode
or the iFit.com
mode is selected,
the program dis-
play will show a
track representing 1/4 mile. As you exercise, the
indicators around the track will flash to indicate
your position on the track.
5
4
3
2
1
Manual
Indicator