NordicTrack Freestride Trainer FS9i User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Model No. NTEL71618.2
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and
instructions in this manual before
using this equipment. Keep this
manual for future reference.
Serial
Number
Decal
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activate your warranty today,
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Or call 1-800-TO-BE-FIT
(1-800-862-3348)
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL ..............................................................14
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................27
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ....................................................................29
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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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 elliptical before using your elliptical. 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 elliptical are adequately
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. The elliptical is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are given supervi-
sion or instruction about use of the elliptical
by someone responsible for their safety.
4. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
5. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
6. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the elliptical in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
7. Place the elliptical on a level surface, with at
least 4 ft. (1.2 m) of clearance in the front of
the elliptical, 6 ft. (1.8 m) in the rear, and 2 ft.
(0.6 m) on each side. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat under the
elliptical.
8. Keep children under age 13 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
9. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 375 lbs. (170 kg).
10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
11. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each
time the elliptical is used. Replace any worn
parts immediately.
12. Hold the handlebars when mounting,
dismounting, or using the elliptical.
13. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu-
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
14. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the fly-
wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
a controlled way.
15. Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
16. 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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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all
STANDARD SERVICE PLANS

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
NORDICTRACK®FREESTRIDE TRAINER FS9I
elliptical. The FREESTRIDE TRAINER FS9I elliptical
provides an impressive 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 elliptical. 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.
Handlebar
Fan
Incline/Decline Control
Resistance Control
Accessory Tray
Console
Tablet Holder
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Wheel
Leveling Foot
Power Cord
Length: 4 ft. 11 in. (150 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 6 in. (76 cm)
Pedal

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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.
M8 x 14mm
Shoulder Screw
(122)–2
M4 x 16mm
Screw
(143)–22
M6 x 20mm
Screw
(118)–6
M10 Locknut
(133)–2
M10 x 18mm
Washer (138)–4
M4 x 10mm
Screw
(148)–2
Axle Washer
(31)–2
Tablet Holder
Screw
(142)–4
M10 x 25mm Screw
(123)–8
M10 x 45mm Bolt
(119)–4
M10 x 45mm Screw
(124)–4
M10 x 70mm Bolt (130)–2

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• Assembly requires two or three persons.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until you nish all assembly steps.
• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts
are marked “R” or “Right.”
• To identify small parts, see page 6.
• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one Phillips screwdriver
one adjustable wrench
one rubber mallet
Assembly may be easier if you have a set of
wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY
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1. Go to my.nordictrack.com on your computer
and register your product.
• documents your ownership
• activates your warranty
• ensures priority customer support if assistance
is ever needed
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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130
53
53 133
2. Attach a Wheel (53) to one side of the Stabilizer
(3) with an M10 x 70mm Bolt (130) and an M10
Locknut (133); do not overtighten the Locknut;
the Wheel should turn freely.
Attach the other Wheel (53) in the same way.
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3. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. With the help of
one or two other people, set the Upright (4) on
the pins (A) on the Frame (2).
Attach the Upright (4) to the Frame (2) with
eight M10 x 25mm Screws (123); start all the
Screws, and then tighten them.
Then, connect the 41" Wire (52) in the Upright
(4) to the 17" Wire (51) in the Frame (2).
4. Identify the Right Shield Cover (36) and the
Right Front Shield Cover (47). Attach them
around the right side of the Upright (4) with two
M4 x 16mm Screws (143).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Left
Shield Cover (35) and the Left Front Shield
Cover (43) around the left side of the Upright
(4) in the same way.
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35
36
47
143
43
3
4
4
2
2
A
52
51
123
123
Avoid
pinching
the wires
Avoid
pinching
the wires
A

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12
14
15
13
23
21
22
14 19
31
30 122
Grease
5
6
118
5. Identify the Right Pedal Arm (15). Using a plastic
bag to keep your fingers clean, apply a generous
amount of the included grease to the axle on the
Right Pedal Arm.
Insert the axle on the Right Pedal Arm (15)
into the Right Pivot Leg (13) from the direction
shown.
Attach the Right Pedal Arm (15) with an
M8 x 14mm Shoulder Screw (122), an Axle
Cover (30), and an Axle Washer (31).
Attach the Left Pedal Arm (14) to the Left
Pivot Leg (12) in the same way.
6. Identify the Strap (21) on the Right Pedal Arm
(15). Route the Strap under the Roller (89);
make sure that the Strap is not twisted.
Make sure that the Glide Belt (19) on the
Right Pedal Arm (15) is resting on top of the
Roller (89) and that the Strap (21) is routed
under the Roller.
Tip: It may be helpful to have a second
person press downward on the Right Pedal
Arm (15) while you perform the following
action.
Make sure to orient the Strap Clamp (23) as
shown in the inset drawing. Attach the Strap
(21) to the Strap Bracket (22) on the Right Pedal
Arm (15) with three M6 x 20mm Screws (118)
and a Strap Clamp; start all the Screws, and
then tighten them.
Repeat this step for the Left Pedal Arm (14).
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89
23
21
15
89

10
143
143
153
170
7
8
Avoid pinching
the wires
24
25
14
17
16
17
4
40
40
44
44
37
38
119
138
8. See the inset drawing. Identify the Right
Handlebar (17). Then, identify a Handlebar
Cover (40) and the Right Rear Leg Cover (44),
and slide them onto the Right Handlebar as
shown.
While a second person holds the Right
Handlebar (17) near the Upright (4), connect
the Right Control Wire (170) to the Right Control
Extension Wire (153).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the Right
Handlebar (17) into the Upright (4), and attach
it with two M10 x 45mm Bolts (119) and two
M10 x 18mm Washers (138).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Press the Right
Rear Leg Cover (44) into the Pivot Covers A and
B (37, 38). Then, press the Handlebar Cover
(40) into place.
Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar (16).
7. Identify the Left and Right Rear Belt Covers
(24, 25), and then attach them to the Left Pedal
Arm (14) with five M4 x 16mm Screws (143);
start all the Screws, and then tighten them.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.