NordicTrack ELITE 7.4 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Model No. 831.21987.0
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this equipment. Keep this manual
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IFIT is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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 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 each
time the exercise bike is used. 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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STANDARD SERVICE PLANS

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Console
Tab l et Ho l der
Seat
Adjustment Handle
Workouts Control
Fan
Heart Rate Monitor
Resistance Control
Pedal/Strap
Wheel
Leveling Foot
Handlebar
Accessory Tray
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK®ELITE 7.4 exercise bike. Cycling
is an effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular
fitness, building endurance, and toning the body. The
ELITE 7.4 exercise bike provides an impressive selec-
tion of features designed to make your workouts at
home more effective 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. 9 in. (175 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 5 in. (74 cm)

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M10 x 122mm Screw (65)–4
M10 x 62mm Screw (70)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (77)–4
M6 Washer
(88)–8
M8 x 16mm
Screw (67)–4
M8 x 40mm Bolt
(105)–4
M8 x 13mm
Screw (116)–6
M8 Locknut
(106)–4
M6 x 38mm
Screw (75)–8
M4 x 20mm
Screw (117)–2
#8 x 12mm
Screw
(109)–4
M6 x 18mm
Screw (95)–2
M4 x 19mm
Flange Screw
(118)–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
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 (not
shown) 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 (not
shown) 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
1
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).
Tip: To prevent the Wires (42, 43) from falling
into the Upright (2), secure the Wires with the
wire tie.

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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
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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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1
5

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7
7
108
114 116
8
4
42
43
7. Identify the Right Handlebar (7), and orient it as
shown.
AttachtheRightHandlebar(7)totherightsideof
the Console Bracket (108) with three M8 x 13mm
Screws (116); start all the Screws, and then
tighten them.
Repeat this step to attach the Left
Handlebar (114).
8. Have a second person hold the Console (4) near
the Console Bracket (108).
Untieanddiscardthewiretie(notshown).
Connect the wires on the Console (4) to the Main
Wire (43) and to the Frame Pulse Wires (42).
Then,inserttheexcesswireintotheConsole
Bracket (108).
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477
108
9. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) to the Console Bracket (108) with
four M4 x 16mm Screws (77); start all the
Screws, and then tighten them.
108
Avoid pinching
the wires
77

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10 117
100
108
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10. Identify the Upper and Lower Bracket Covers
(57, 100), orient them as shown, and press them
together around the Console Bracket (108).
AttachtheUpperandLowerBracketCovers
(57, 100) to the Console Bracket (108) with two
M4 x 20mm Screws (117).
11. IMPORTANT: If you purchased the optional
iFit module, insert the iFit module into the iFit
port on the Console (4) before you attach the
Tablet Holder (101). After the exercise bike is
assembled, follow the instructions included
with the iFit module.
AttachtheTabletHolder(101)totheConsole(4)
with four #8 x 12mm Screws (109); start all the
Screws, and then tighten them.
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12
41
10
67
12. Attach the Seat Frame (10) to the Seat Carriage
(41) with four M8 x 16mm Screws (67); start all
the Screws, and then tighten them.
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101
109
iFit
Port

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13
56
25
118
102
13. Identify the Right Accessory Tray (102).
Attach the Right Accessory Tray (102) to the
Seat Handlebar (25) with two M4 x 19mm Flange
Screws (118).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Accessory
Tray (56).
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14. Tip: Avoid damaging the Control/Pulse Wire
(107) during this step.
AttachtheSeatHandlebar(25)totheSeat
Frame (10) with four M8 x 40mm Bolts (105) and
four M8 Locknuts (106); start all the Locknuts,
and then tighten them.
See the inset drawing, which shows the left
side of the exercise bike. Plug the Control/
Pulse Wire (107) fully into the Frame Pulse
Receptacle (42) on the left side of the exercise
bike.
88
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15. Attach the Seat (9) to the Seat Frame (10)
with four M6 x 38mm Screws (75) and four M6
Washers (88); start all the Screws, and then
tighten them. Note: Only two Screws and two
Washers are shown.
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105
106
10
107
107
42
10
75

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16. Attach the Backrest (8) to the Seat Frame (10)
with four M6 x 38mm Screws (75) and four M6
Washers (88); start all the Screws, and then
tighten them.
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88
88
8
17. Attach the Backrest Cover (81) to the Backrest
(8) with two M6 x 18mm Screws (95).
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95
81
8
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75
75
10

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18. Identify the Right Pedal (21).
Usinganadjustablewrench,firmly tighten the
Right Pedal (21) clockwise into the Right Crank
Arm (23).
Firmly tighten the Left Pedal (not shown)
counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm
(not shown). IMPORTANT: You must turn the
Left Pedal counterclockwise to attach it.
AttachtherightpedalstraptotheRightPedal
(21) as shown. Attach the left pedal strap in
the same way.
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20. After the exercise bike is assembled, inspect it to make sure that it is assembled correctly and that it
functions properly. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike.
Extra parts may be included. Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor.
19. Plug the Power Adapter (51) into the Power
Receptacle (86) on the left side of the exercise
bike.
Note:ToplugthePowerAdapter(51)intoan
outlet, see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER
ADAPTER on page 16.
51
86
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Strap
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HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER
IMPORTANT: If the exercise bike has been exposed
to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room
temperature before you plug 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 left side of the
exercise bike. Then,
plug the power adapter
into an appropriate
outlet that is properly
installed in accordance
with all local codes and
ordinances.
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT
To adjust the seat, push downward on the seat handle,
slide the seat forward or backward to the desired posi-
tion, and then pull upward on the seat handle to lock
the seat in place.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust the pedal
straps, first pull the
ends of the straps off
the tabs on the pedals.
Adjust the straps to the
desired position, and
then press the ends
of the straps onto the
tabs.
HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE
If the exercise bike
rocks slightly on your
fl o o r d u r i n g u s e , t u r n
one or both of the
leveling feet beneath
the rear stabilizer until
the rocking motion is
eliminated.
Power Adapter
Handle
Tab
Strap
Leveling
Feet
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MAKE YOUR FITNESS GOALS A REALITY WITH
IFIT.COM
With your new iFit-compatible fitness equipment, you
can use an array of features on iFit.com to make your
fitness goals a reality:
Exercise anywhere in the world with
customizable Google Maps.
Download training workouts designed to
help you reach your personal goals.
Measure your progress by competing
against other users in the iFit community.
Upload your workout results to the iFit cloud
and track your accomplishments.
Set calorie, time, or distance goals for your
workouts.
Choose and download sets of weight-loss
workouts.
Go to iFit.com to learn more.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers an array of features
designed to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable.
When you use the manual mode of the console, you
can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch
of a button.
While you exercise, the console will display continu-
ous exercise feedback. You can also measure your
heart rate using the handgrip heart rate monitor or an
optional chest heart rate monitor (see page 25
for more information).
The console offers a selection of onboard workouts.
Each workout automatically changes the resistance of
the pedals as it guides you through an effective work-
out. You can also set a customized workout goal with
the set-a-goal workout.
The console also features an iFit mode that enables
the console to communicate with your wireless network
through an optional iFit module. With the iFit mode,
you can download personalized workouts, create your
own workouts, track your workout results, race against
other iFit users, and access many other features.
To purchase an iFit module at any time, go to
www.iFit.com or call the telephone number on the
front cover of this manual.
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.
You can also use the charging port on the console
to charge your USB-compatible device while you
exercise.
To use the manual mode, see page 19. To use
an onboard workout, see page 21. To use a
set-a-goal workout, see page 23. To use an iFit
workout, see page 24. To use the sound system,
see page 25. To use the charging port, see page
25. To change console settings, see page 26.
Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on the display,
remove the plastic.
Note: The console can display speed and distance in
either miles or kilometers. To find which unit of mea-
surement is selected, see step 3 on page 26. For
simplicity, all instructions in this section refer to miles.

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
When you turn on the console, the display will turn
on. The console will then be ready for use.
2. Select the manual mode.
Press the Manual Control button on the console to
select the manual mode.
If a wireless iFit module is not inserted into the con-
sole and connected to iFit, the manual mode will be
selected automatically.
3. Change the resistance of the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals
by pressing the One Touch Resistance increase
and decrease buttons on the console or on the
right handlebar or by pressing one of the numbered
One Touch Resistance buttons on the console.
Note: After you press a button, it will take a
moment for the pedals to reach the selected
resistance level.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
The display can show the following workout
information:
Calories (Cals.)—This display mode will show the
approximate number of calories you have burned.
Calories per Hour (Cals./Hr)—This display mode
will show the approximate number of calories you
are burning per hour.
Distance (Dist.)—This display mode will show
the distance that you have pedaled in miles or
kilometers.
Pulse—This display mode will show your heart rate
when you use the handgrip heart rate monitor or
the optional chest heart rate monitor (see step 5).
Resistance (Resist.)—This display mode will
show the resistance level of the pedals for a few
seconds each time the resistance level changes.
Speed—This display mode will show your pedaling
speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
Time—When the manual mode is selected, this
display mode will show the elapsed time. When a
workout is selected, this display mode will show the
time remaining in the workout.
The matrix offers several display tabs. Press the
increase and decrease buttons next to the Enter
button until the desired tab is shown.
Speed—This tab will show a profile of the speed
settings of the workout. A new segment will appear
at the end of each minute.
My Trail—This tab will show a track that represents
1/4 mile (400 m). As you exercise, the flashing
rectangle will show your progress. The My Trail tab
will also show the number of laps you complete.
Calorie—This tab will show the approximate
amount of calories you have burned. The height of
each segment represents the amount of calories
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As you exercise, the workout intensity level bar
will indicate the approximate intensity level of your
exercise.
Press the Home button to exit the workout and
return to the default menu (see HOW TO CHANGE
CONSOLE SETTINGS on page 26 to set the
default menu). If necessary, press the Home button
again.
When a wireless iFit module
is connected, the wireless
symbol at the top of the dis-
play will show the strength of
your wireless signal. Four arcs
indicate full signal strength.
Change the volume level of
the console by pressing the
volume increase and decrease
buttons.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
You can measure your heart rate using either the
handgrip heart rate monitor or an optional chest
heart rate monitor (see page 25 for infor-
mation about the optional chest heart rate
monitor).Note: The console is compatible with
BLUETOOTH®Smart heart rate monitors.
Note: If you use both heart rate monitors 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
heart rate moni-
tor, remove the
plastic. To me a -
sure your heart
rate, hold the
handgrip heart rate
monitor with your
palms resting against the contacts. Avoid moving
your hands or gripping the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is detected, a heart symbol will
flash in the display each time your heart beats,
one or two dashes will appear, and then your heart
rate will be shown. For the most accurate heart
rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15
seconds.
If the display does not show your heart rate, make
sure that your hands are positioned as described.
Be careful not to move your hands excessively or
to squeeze the contacts tightly. For optimal perfor-
mance, clean the contacts using a soft cloth; never
use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean
the contacts.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
The fan has several speed settings. Press the fan
increase and decrease buttons repeatedly to select
a fan speed or to turn off the fan.
Note: If the pedals do not
move for about 30 sec-
onds, the fan will turn off
automatically.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
tone will sound, the console will pause, and the
time will flash in the display. To resume your work-
out, simply resume pedaling.
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