NordicTrack NTEX04911.0 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. NTEX04911.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, or if parts
are damaged or missing, DO NOT
CONTACT THE STORE; please
contact Customer Care.
IMPORTANT: Please register this
product (see the limited warranty
on the back cover of this manual)
before contacting Customer Care.
CALL TOLL-FREE:
1-800-TO-BE-FIT
(1-800-862-3348)
Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MT
Sat. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MT
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USER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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.

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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 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. 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.
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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Seat
Accessory Tray
Seat Handlebar
Handlebar
Heart Rate Monitor
Pedal/Strap
Wheel
Leveling Foot
Console
Backrest
Adjustment Handle
Handle
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK®GX 5.0 PRO exercise bike. The GX
5.0 PRO 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Length: 4 ft. 11 in. (150 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 3 in. (69 cm)

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M8 Locknut
(86)–2
M6 Washer
(88)–8
M4 x 16mm
Screw (77)–7
M8 x 16mm
Screw (69)–8
M8 x 65mm Button
Bolt (70)–2
M6 x 38mm Screw
(25)–8
M6 x 18mm
Screw (75)–2
M10 x 105mm Bolt
(65)–4
M10 x 16mm
Screw (67)–4
M10 Split
Washer (100)–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 assembly.
• To identify small parts, see page 5.
• 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 your own set
of wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY
1. Orient the Front Stabilizer (15) so that the indi-
cated hole is facing the pin on the Frame (1).
While a second person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (15) to the
Frame with two M10 x 105mm Screws (65). 15
1
1
65
Hole
Pin
2. While a second person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (16) to the Frame
with two M10 x 105mm Screws (65).
16
65
1
2

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3. Orient the Seat Frame (52) as shown.
Attach the Seat Frame (52) to the Seat Carriage
(41) with four M8 x 16mm Screws (69).
52
69
41
4. Tip: Avoid damaging the wires inside the
Seat Handlebar (11) during this step.
Attach the Seat Handlebar (11) to the Seat
Frame (52) with two M8 x 65mm Button Bolts
(70) and two M8 Locknuts (86).
4
11
70
86
52

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5. Plug the Seat Pulse Wire (10) into the receptacle
in the Right Rear Shield (97).
97
10
6. Attach the Seat (9) to the Seat Frame (52)
with four M6 x 38mm Screws (25) and four M6
Washers (88). Note: Only two Screws and two
Washers are shown.
6
52
9
25
88

9
8
7
103
75
7. Attach the Backrest (8) to the Seat Frame (52)
with four M6 x 38mm Screws (25) and four M6
Washers (88).
8. Attach the Backrest Cover (103) to the Backrest
(8) with two M6 x 18mm Screws (75).
52
25
25
88
88
8
8

10
9
44
40
42
43
2
10
Wire Ties
Wire
Ties
1
9. Orient the Upright (2) and the Top Shield (44)
as shown. Slide the Top Shield upward onto the
Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (2) and
the Top Shield (44) near the Frame (1) until step
10.
Locate the wire ties in the Upright (2). Tie the
lower end of one wire tie to the Main Wire (43)
and to the Frame Pulse Wire (42). Tie the end of
the other wire tie to the end of the Receiver Wire
(40). Next, pull the upper ends of the wire ties
upward out of the top of the Upright.
Tip: To prevent the wires from falling into the
Upright (2), secure the wires with the wire
ties.
10. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the
Upright (2) onto the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (2) with four M10 x 16mm
Screws (67) and four M10 Split Washers (100).
Tip: Tighten the two Screws in the front of
the Upright, and then tighten the other two
Screws.
Slide the Top Shield (44) downward and press it
onto the Left and Right Front Shields (13, 14).
Avoid pinching
the wires
2
1
67
67
100
100
13, 14
44