NordicTrack Commercial VR25 Elite User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Serial Number
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Model No. NTEX89914.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
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activate your warranty today, go
to www.nordictrackservice.com/
registration.
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Or call 1-800-TO-BE-FIT
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Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MT
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Please do not contact the store.
ACTIVATE YOUR
WARRANTY
CUSTOMER CARE

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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.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
2. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
3. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
4. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the exercise
bike in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
6. Place the exercise bike on a level surface
with at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around
the exercise bike. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat under the
exercise bike.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise bike. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
10. The exercise bike should not be used
by persons weighing more than 350 lbs.
(159 kg).
11. Be careful when mounting and dismounting
the exercise bike.
12. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors, including the user’s
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart
rate readings. The heart rate monitor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
13. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
14. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint, if you become short
of breath, or if you experience pain while
exercising, stop immediately and cool down.

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all
STANDARD SERVICE PLANS

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Console
Tab le t H o l de r
Seat
Adjustment Handle
Volume
Control
Fan
Heart Rate Monitor
Resistance Control
Pedal/Strap
Wheel
Leveling Foot
Handlebar
Backrest
Accessory Tray
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK®COMMERCIAL VR 25 ELITE exer-
cise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise for increasing
cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, and toning
the body. The COMMERCIAL VR 25 ELITE exercise
bike provides an impressive selection of features
designed to make your workouts at home more effec-
tive and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise bike. 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: 5 ft. 8 in. (173 cm)
Width: 1 ft. 10 in. (56 cm)

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M10 x 122mm Screw (65)–4
M10 x 62mm Screw (70)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (77)–6
M8 x 22mm
Screw (69)–2
#8 x 13mm
Screw (54)–4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Use 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. Extra parts may be included.

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• Assembly requires two persons.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until you finish all assembly steps.
• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts
are marked “R” or “Right.”
• To identify small parts, see page 7.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one Phillips screwdriver
one adjustable wrench
Assembly may be easier if you have a set of
wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY
1. Go to www.nordictrackservice.com/
registration on your computer and register
your product.
•activates your warranty
•saves you time if you ever need to contact
Customer Care
•allows us to notify you of upgrades and offers
Note: If you do not have Internet access, call
Customer Care (see the front cover of this manual)
and register your product.
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2. Set a sturdy piece of packing material under the
rear of the Frame (1). Have a second person
hold the Frame to prevent it from tipping
while you complete this step.
OrienttheRearStabilizer(16)asindicatedby
the sticker. Attach the Rear Stabilizer to the
Frame (1) with two M10 x 122mm Screws (65).
Then,removethepackingmaterial.
16
2
65
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3. Set a sturdy piece of packing material under the
front of the Frame (1). Have a second person
hold the Frame to prevent it from tipping
while you complete this step.
Orient the Front Stabilizer (15) as shown. Attach
the Front Stabilizer to the Frame (1) with two
M10 x 122mm Screws (65).
Then,removethepackingmaterial.
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3
65
15
4
2
42
43
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Wire Tie
Wire Tie
4. Orient the Upright (2) as shown. Have a second
person hold the Upright near the front of the
Frame (1).
TiethelowerendofthewiretieintheUpright
(2) to the Main Wire (43) and to the Frame Pulse
Wire (42) in the Frame (1).
Then,pulltheupperendofthewiretieuntilthe
wires are routed through the Upright (2).

10
5
70
2
Avoid pinching
the wires
5. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the
Upright (2) onto the Frame (1).
AttachtheUpright(2)withfourM10x62mm
Screws (70); start all the Screws, and then
tighten them.
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58
13
14
6. Press the mount on the Front Shield (58) into the
Frame (1). Then, press the Front Shield into the
Left and Right Front Shields (13, 14).
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