NordicTrack GX4.0 NTCCEX03810.1 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEEXERCISEBI E .........................................................13
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................22
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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.
NORDICTRAC is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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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. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are
adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. eep 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
regularly. Replace any worn parts
immediately.
8. eep 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 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart
rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended
only as an exercise aid in determining heart
rate trends in general.
12. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
13. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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Console
Seat
Pulse Sensor
Seat Handle
Pedal/Strap
Wheel
Leveling nob
Handlebar nob
Handlebar
Backrest
Handle
Accessory Tray
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRAC ®GX 4.0 exercise bike. Cycling is an
effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular fitness,
building endurance, and toning the body. The GX 4.0
exercise bike provides an impressive selection of fea-
tures 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.

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M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (60)–10
M8 Split
Washer (61)–12
M6 Washer
(66)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (98)–8
M10 x 95mm Patch
Screw (62)–4
M6 x 60mm Bolt Set (68)–1
M6 x 70mm Bolt Set (67)–1
M6 x 50mm Patch Screw (65)–4
M8 x 45mm Patch
Screw (63)–2
M8 x 20mm
Washer (70)–2
ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise bike in a cleared area and remove the packing
materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver and an
adjustable wrench .
See 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. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.

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1.
While a second lifts the front of the Frame (1),
attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame with
two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (62).
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2
1
1
2. While a second lifts the rear of the Frame (1),
attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame with
two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (62).
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To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
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3. Slide the Shield Cover (5) upward onto the
Upright (4).
Have a second person hold the Shield Cover
(5) around the Upright (4) until you complete
step 4.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires inside the
Frame (1). Slide the Upright (4) onto the
Frame.
Attach the Upright (4) with five M8 x 16mm
Patch Screws (60) and five M8 Split Washers
(61).
4. Locate the wire tie inside the Upright (4). Then,
locate the Wire Harness (89) and the Frame
Pulse Wire (91) inside the Frame (1).
Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the ends of
the Wire Harness (89) and the Frame Pulse
Wire (91).
Then, pull the other end of the wire tie upward
until the Wire Harness (89) and the Frame
Pulse Wire (91) are routed completely through
the Upright (4).
Then, slide the Shield Cover (5) downward and
press it onto the Right and Left Front Shields
(21, 22).
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60
60
89
91
21
60
61
61
61
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4
5
5
1
Wire Tie
Wire
Tie
1
Avoid pinching
the wires
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7. While a second holds the Console (7) near the
Handlebar (6), connect the wires on the
Console to the Wire Harness (89) and the
Frame Pulse Wire (91).
Insert the excess wire downward into the
Upright (4) or upward into the Console (7).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (7) to the Handlebar (6) with four M4 x
16mm Screws (98).
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6. Insert the Wire Harness (89) and the Frame
Pulse Wire (91) upward through the indicated
hole in the Handlebar (6).
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6
4
70
70
67
91
89
67
5. Make sure that the Wire Harness (89) and
the Frame Pulse Wire (91) are in the location
shown.
Using a small plastic bag to keep your fingers
clean, apply a coat of the included grease to an
M6 x 70mm Bolt Set (67).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Handlebar (6) to the Upright (4) with the M6 x
70mm Bolt Set (67) and two M8 x 20mm
Washers (70).
Then, attach an M6 x 60mm Bolt Set (68)
through the lower bracket on the Handlebar (6).
Make sure that the Bolt Set is inside the
bracket.
Avoid pinching
the wires
Grease
68
68
89
91
7
76
4
91
89
98
Avoid pinching
the wires

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8
6
4
98
8
9
98
8. Identify the Right and Left Handlebar Covers
(8, 9), which are marked with “Right” and “Left”
stickers.
Attach the Right and Left Handlebar Covers (8,
9) around the Handlebar (6) and the Upright (4)
with four M4 x 16mm Screws (98).
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9. Attach the Seat (15) to the Seat Carriage (11)
with four M6 x 50mm Patch Screws (65) and
four M6 Washers (66) (only two of each are
shown). Note: The Patch Screws and
Washers may be preattached to the under-
side of the Seat.
15
11
65
66
66

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10. Attach the Backrest (13) to the Seat Carriage
(11) with five M8 x 16mm Patch Screws (60)
and five M8 Split Washers (61).
Tip: It may be helpful to adjust the seat dur-
ing this step. See HOW TO ADJUST THE
SEAT on page 13.
11. Identify and orient the Pulse Bar (12) so that the
Pulse Grips (41) face upward.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Pulse Bar Pulse Wire
(92). While a second person holds the Pulse
Bar (12), attach the Pulse Bar to the Seat
Carriage (11) with two M8 x 45mm Patch
Screws (63) and two M8 Split Washers (61).
Tip: It may be helpful to adjust the seat dur-
ing this step. See HOW TO ADJUST THE
SEAT on page 13.
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11
61
60
11
92
41
12
11
61
63
41
Avoid pinching the
Pulse Bar Pulse
Wire (92)