NordicTrack Gx5.1 Bike User manual

Serial Number
Decal
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Model No. NTEVEX75911.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
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missing parts, please contact us:
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WF10 5QJ, UK
AUSTRALIA
Call: 1-800-237-173
E-mail:
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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.
NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS..................................................................3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ....................................................................17
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
RECYCLING INFORMATION ......................................................... Back Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

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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 per-
sons 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 ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
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 a mat beneath it to protect the floor or
carpet. Make sure that there is at least 2 ft.
(0.6 m) of clearance around 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 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
11. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
12. The exercise bike does not have a freewheel;
the pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed
in a controlled way.
13. To stop the flywheel quickly, press the resis-
tance knob downward.
14. When the exercise bike is not in use, tighten
the resistance knob completely to prevent
the flywheel from moving.
15. 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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Thank you for selecting the new NORDICTRACK®GX
5.1 exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise for
increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance,
and toning the body. The GX 5.1 exercise bike pro-
vides a selection 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.
Resistance Knob
Seat
Adjustment Knob
Adjustment Knob
Pedal/Strap
Water Bottle Holder
Leveling Foot
Leveling Foot
Handlebar
Handle
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Wheel
Console
Transmitter
Length: 4 ft. 1 in. (124 cm)
Width: 1 ft. 8 in. (51 cm)
Weight: 108 lbs. (49 kg)

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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 an adjustable wrench and a Phillips
screwdriver .
Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preattached.
1. Remove the two screws, the two washers, and
the shipping bracket (not shown) from the rear of
the Frame (1) if necessary. Discard the screws,
washers, and shipping bracket.
Identify the Rear Stabilizer (58), which does not
have wheels.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (58) to the Frame (1)
with two M8 x 16mm Screws (55) and two M8
Washers (54).
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55
54
58
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2. Remove the two screws, the two washers,
and the shipping bracket (not shown) from the
front of the Frame (1) if necessary. Discard the
screws, washers, and shipping bracket.
Attach the Front Stabilizer (49) to the Frame (1)
with two M8 x 16mm Screws (55) and two M8
Washers (54).
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49
55
54
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3. Identify the Right Pedal (60), which is marked
with an “R.”
Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Right Pedal (60) clockwise into the Right Crank
Arm (42).
Tighten the Left Pedal (35) counterclockwise
into the Left Crank Arm (36).
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60
36 42
4. Orient the Handlebar Post (21) as shown.
Locate the Adjustment Knob (3) on the front of
the Frame (1). Loosen the Adjustment Knob and
pull it outward. Then, insert the Handlebar Post
(21) into the Frame.
Move the Handlebar Post (21) upward or
downward to the desired position, release
the Adjustment Knob (3) into an adjustment
hole in the Handlebar Post, and then tighten
the Adjustment Knob. Make sure that the
Adjustment Knob is firmly engaged in an
adjustment hole.
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21
3
1
5. Attach the Handlebar (22) to the Handlebar Post
(21) with a Handle (25) and an M10 Washer
(23).
Note: The Handle (25) functions like a ratchet.
Turn the Handle clockwise, pull the Handle
outward, turn the Handle counterclockwise, push
the Handle inward, and then turn the Handle
clockwise again. Repeat this process until the
Handle is tight.
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25

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6. Orient the Seat Post (27) as shown.
Locate the Adjustment Knob (3) on the rear of
the Frame (1). Loosen the Adjustment Knob and
pull it outward. Then, insert the Seat Post (27)
into the Frame.
Move the Seat Post (27) upward or downward
to the desired position, release the Adjustment
Knob (3) into an adjustment hole in the Seat
Post, and then tighten the Adjustment Knob.
Make sure that the Adjustment Knob is firmly
engaged in an adjustment hole.
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27
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8
3
6
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24
29
7. Orient the Seat (29) and the Seat Carriage (28)
as shown.
Attach the Seat (29) to the Seat Carriage (28)
with two M8 Hex Nuts (24). Make sure that the
nose of the Seat is pointing straight ahead
before you tighten the Hex Nuts.
Note: The M8 Hex Nuts (24) may be preattached
to the clamp on the Seat (29).
Locate the Adjustment Knob (3) on the Seat Post
(27). Loosen the Adjustment Knob and pull it
outward. Then, insert the Seat Carriage (28) into
the Seat Post.
Slide the Seat Carriage (28) to the desired
position and then release the Adjustment Knob
(3) into one of the adjustment holes in the Seat
Carriage. Make sure that the Adjustment Knob
is firmly engaged in an adjustment hole.
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27
8. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (6) to the Frame
(1) with two M5 x 12mm Socket Screws (7).

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10. Attach the Console Bracket (66) to the
Handlebar (22) with two Bracket Screws (64).
Note: The Console Bracket may be preattached.
Then, attach the Console (63) to the Console
Bracket (66) with a Console Screw (65).
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64
22
65
66
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9. The Console (63) requires two AAA batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recom-
mended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has
been exposed to cold temperatures, allow
it to warm to room temperature before you
insert batteries. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the console display or other electronic
components.
Remove the battery cover from the back of the
Console (63), and insert batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure that the batteries are
oriented as shown by the diagrams inside the
battery compartment. Then, reattach the bat-
tery cover.
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Battery
Compartment

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11. The Transmitter (69) requires two AAA bat-
teries (not included); alkaline batteries are
recommended.
Remove the battery cover from the front of the
Transmitter (69), and insert batteries into the bat-
tery compartment. Make sure that the batteries
are oriented as shown by the diagrams inside
the battery compartment. Then, reattach the
battery cover.
Remove the adhesive backing from the Hook
and Loop Fasteners (68). Press a Fastener onto
the Frame (1) in the indicated location.
Orient the Transmitter (69) as shown. Press
the other Fastener (68) onto the back of the
Transmitter.
Attach the Transmitter (69) to the Frame (1)
using the Hook and Loop Fasteners (68).
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68
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Battery
Cover
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12. Plug the Reed Switch (67) into the Transmitter
(69).
Insert the other end of the Reed Switch (67) into
the Clamp (62).
Rotate the Flywheel (33) until the Magnet (70) is
aligned with the end of the Reed Switch (67).
Move the Reed Switch (67) so that the gap
between the Reed Switch and the Magnet (70) is
about 1/8 in. (3 mm).
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67
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13. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike. Note: After assembly is
completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor.
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HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE
HOW TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT
You can adjust the angle of the seat to the position that
is most comfortable. You can also slide your seat for-
ward or backward to increase your comfort or to adjust
the distance to the handlebar.
To adjust the seat, see the drawing in assembly step
7 on page 7. Loosen the nuts on the seat clamp a
few turns, and then tilt the seat upward or downward or
slide the seat forward or backward to the desired posi-
tion. Then, retighten the nuts.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HORIZONTAL POSITION OF
THE SEAT
To adjust the posi-
tion of the seat, first
loosen the adjust-
ment knob and pull
it downward. Then,
move the seat for-
ward or backward,
release the adjust-
ment knob into an
adjustment hole in
the seat carriage,
and firmly tighten the adjustment knob. Make sure that
the adjustment knob is engaged in an adjustment
hole.
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST
For effective exercise, the seat should be at the proper
height. As you pedal, there should be a slight bend in
your knees when the pedals are in the lowest position.
To adjust the height
of the seat post, first
loosen the adjust-
ment knob and pull
it outward. Then,
move the seat post
upward or down-
ward, release the
adjustment knob into
an adjustment hole
in the seat post, and
firmly tighten the adjustment knob. Make sure that the
adjustment knob is engaged in an adjustment hole.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HORIZONTAL POSITION OF
THE HANDLEBAR
To adjust the hori-
zontal position of the
handlebar, loosen
the handle, move the
handlebar forward
or backward to the
desired position, and
then tighten the
handle.
Note: The handle functions like a ratchet. To loosen
the handle, turn the handle counterclockwise, pull the
handle outward, turn the handle clockwise, push the
handle inward, and then turn the handle counterclock-
wise again. Reverse this process to tighten the handle.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR POST
To adjust the height
of the handlebar
post, first loosen the
adjustment knob and
pull it outward. Then,
move the handlebar
post upward or down-
ward, release the
adjustment knob into
an adjustment hole in
the handlebar post,
and firmly tighten
the adjustment knob. Make sure that the adjustment
knob is engaged in an adjustment hole.
Seat
Adjustment
Knob
Adjustment
Knob
Adjustment
Knob
Seat
Post
Handlebar
Post
Handle
Handlebar