NordicTrack NTB39020 User manual

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tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.
Model No. NTB39020
Serial No.
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space above for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
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USER’S MANUAL

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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CABLE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached in the center of
this manual. Remove the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before begin-
ning assembly.
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The decal shown here has been placed
on the weight rack. If the decal is miss-
ing or illegible, please call our
Customer Service Department toll-free
at 1-888-825-2588, Monday through
Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain
Time, to order a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.

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1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the weight rack. Use the weight rack
only as described in this manual.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight rack are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. The weight rack is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight rack in any com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Use the weight rack only on a level surface.
Cover the floor beneath the weight rack to
protect the floor.
5. Make sure all parts are properly tightened
each time you use the weight rack. Replace
any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the weight rack at all times.
7. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.
9. Make sure that the cables remain on the pul-
leys at all times. If the cables bind as you are
exercising, stop immediately and make sure
that the cables are on the pulleys.
10. Always set both weight rests at the same
height.
11. The weight rack is designed to support a
maximum of 310 pounds, including the bar-
bell, on the weight rest arms. Do not place
more than 150 pounds on the weight car-
riage. Note: The weight rack is designed to
be used with an Olympic barbell. The weight
rack does not include a barbell or weights.
12. Always place an equal amount of weight on
each side of the weight carriage or barbell.
13. Always secure the weights with the weight
clips when they are mounted on the weight
carriage.
14.
Always exercise with a partner. Your partner
should be ready to catch the barbell if you
cannot complete a repetition.
15. Always disconnect the barbell from the Long
Cable when performing an exercise that does
not require it. The barbell could be lifted off
the weight rest arms and fall.
16. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
ing down.
WARNING:Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions
before using the weight rack.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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Weight Carriage
Swivel Arm
Safety Spotter
Weight Rest
Upright
Foot Plate
Right Side
Left Side
Note: The terms “right side” and
“left side” are determined relative to
a person facing away from the rack;
they do not correspond to right and
left on the drawings in the manual.
Low Pulley
Station
Pull-up Bar
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the versatile NordicTrack®
STRENGTH SPOTTER RACK weight rack. The weight
rack offers a selection of weight stations designed to
develop every major muscle group of the body.
Whether your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic
muscle size and strength, or improve your cardiovas-
cular system, the weight rack will help you to achieve
the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight rack. If you have additional ques-
tions, please call our Customer Service Department
toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday through Friday,
6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).
To help us assist you, please note the product model
number and serial number before calling. The model
number is NTB39020. The serial number can be found
on a decal attached to the weight rack (see the front
cover of this manual).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 85 in.
Width: 66 in.
Depth: 68 in.

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Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
•Assembly requires two people.
•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
•As you assemble the weight rack, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
•For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART.
The included Allen wrenches and the following
tools (not included) are required for assembly:
•Two adjustable wrenches
•One rubber mallet
•One standard screwdriver
•One Phillips screwdriver
•Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
and soapy water.
Assembly will be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.
Make Things Easier for Yourself
Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight rack can be assembled success-
fully by anyone. However, it is important to real-
ize that the versatile weight rack has many parts
and that the assembly process will take time.
Most people find that by setting aside plenty of
time, assembly will go smoothly.
ASSEMBLY
1.
Attach the Foot Plate (17) to the Base Frame (1)
with two M10 x 70mm Button Head Bolts (52),
two M10 Washers (62), and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (64).
1
152
52
17
64
64
62
62
Before beginning assembly, make sure you
understand the information in the box
above.

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3
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2. Press a 50mm x 100mm Cap (23) into the Right
Frame (3). Insert two M10 x 116mm Carriage
Bolts (53) up into the Right Frame. Note: The
Right Frame has a short weldment in the indi-
cated location; the other side has a long weld-
ment.
Attach the Right Frame (3) to the Base Frame (1)
with two M10 x 70mm Button Head Bolts (52),
two M10 Washers (62), and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Left Frame (not shown) to the Base
Frame (1) in the same manner.
Orient an Upright (4) as shown. Attach the
Upright to the Right Frame (3) with the two M10 x
116mm Carriage Bolts (53) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the other Upright (not shown) to the
Left Frame (not shown) in the same manner.
3. Make sure there is a 60mm Square Cap (22) in
the top of the Center Upright (6).
Orient the Center Upright (6) so that the letters
are on the indicated side. Attach the Center
Upright to the Base Frame (1) with two M10 x
152mm Button Head Bolts (54), two M10
Washers (62), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (64).
Make sure the Washers and Locknut are on
the lower Bolt. Do not tighten the Locknut yet.
64
3
High
Side
Numbers
Short
Weldment
1
62 23
52
52
53
4
64
62
62
54
1
6
22
64
Letters on
this side

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4. Slide two Weight Stops (28) onto the Weight
Carriage (11). Press two Carriage Endcaps (27)
into the ends of the weight tube on the Weight
Carriage.
Slide the Carriage Stop (24) onto the Center
Upright (6). Slide the Weight Carriage (11) onto
the Center Upright, with the weight tube on the
side opposite the letters.
6. Attach the Center Top Frame (9) to the Center
Upright (6) with two M10 x 152mm Button Head
Bolts (54), four M10 Washers (62), and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the
Locknuts yet.
7. Locate the Long Cable (43), which is inserted
through the Left and Right Top Frames (7, 8).
Make sure that the Cable is free of any ties.
During this step, make sure the Cable hangs
behind the Center Upright (not shown).
Have a second person pull on the Long Cable
(43) at both ends of the Right Top Frame (8),
so that it is in the center of the Frame. Attach
the Right Top Frame to the right Upright (4) with
two M10 x 118mm Button Head Bolts (67), two
M10 Washers (62), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts
(64). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Right Top Frame (8) to the Center Top
Frame (9) with two M10 x 70mm Button Head
Bolts (52), two M10 Washers (62), and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the
Locknuts yet.
Make sure that when the Long Cable (43) is
tight, it is centered in the Right Top Frame (8)
and does not touch any of the Bolts used in
this step. Repeat this step with the Left Top
Frame (not shown).
5. Turn the Knob (32) counterclockwise. Pull the
Knob out as far as it will go and slide the Safety
Spotter (12) onto the Center Upright (6) so that
the hole is on the same side as the letters.
Engage the Knob into an adjustment hole in the
Upright.
4
5
6
7
27
11
24
28
27
6
28
6
6
8
9
4
9
12
32
64
62
62 54
Letters
Weight
Tube
Letters Adjustment
Hole
Hole
64
64 64 52
62
62
67
43

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8. Attach the Pull-up Bar (10) to the Right Top
Frame (8) with two M10 x 70mm Button Head
Bolts (52), two M10 Washers (62), and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the
Locknuts yet.
Repeat this step with the Left Top Frame (not
shown).
Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (64) used in
steps 2–8.
88
10
52
62
64
9. Locate the Medium Cable (45), which has an
eyelet on each end. Attach the Cable inside the
Center Top Frame (9) with an M10 x 165mm
Button Head Bolt (5) and an M10 Nylon Locknut
(64).
10. Wrap the Medium Cable (45) under a 3 1/2”
Pulley (34). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap
(36) between the second set of holes from the top
of the pair of Pulley Plates (33) with an M10 x
50mm Button Head Bolt (57) and an M10 Nylon
Locknut (64). Make sure the Cable Trap is ori-
ented to hold the Cable in the groove of the
Pulley.
9
10
64
5
45
9
45
57
33
33
64
36
34
11.Wrap the Medium Cable (45) over a 3 1/2” Pulley
(34), as shown. Attach the Pulley inside the
Center Top Frame (9) with an M10 x 165mm
Button Head Bolt (5) and an M10 Nylon Locknut
(64).
11
45
5
34
64 9

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13. Attach the end of the Medium Cable (45) to the
Weight Carriage (11) with an M10 x 22mm Button
Head Bolt (59) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (64).
14. Locate the Short Cable (44). Route the Cable
through the bracket on the Base Frame (1) and
the hole in the Center Upright (6).
Attach a 3 1/2” Pulley (34) inside the bracket on
the Base Frame (1), over the Short Cable (44),
with an M10 x 50mm Button Head Bolt (57) and
an M10 Nylon Locknut (64).
12. Wrap the Medium Cable (45) over another 3 1/2”
Pulley (34). Attach the Pulley inside the Center
Top Frame (9) with an M10 x 165mm Button
Head Bolt (5) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (64).
12
13
14
45
5
34
64
45
64 11
44
64
34
6
1
57
59
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15. Note: For clarity, the Foot Plate (17) is not
shown in the following steps.
Remove the upper M10 x 152mm Button Head
Bolt (54) used in step 3.
Wrap the Short Cable (44) over a 3 1/2” Pulley
(34). Attach the Pulley inside the Center Upright
(6) with the M10 x 152mm Button Head Bolt (54),
two M10 Washers (62), two Long Spacers (51),
and an M10 Nylon Locknut (64).
15
64 62 51
51 62
34 44
54
1

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17. Wrap the Short Cable (44) under a 3 1/2” Pulley
(34). Attach the Pulley inside the Base Frame (1)
with an M10 x 165mm Button Head Bolt (5) and
an M10 Nylon Locknut (64). Make sure the
Cable is between the Pulley and the welded
rod inside the Base Frame.
18. Wrap the Short Cable (44) over a 3 1/2” Pulley
(34). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (36)
between the second set of holes from the bottom
of the pair of Pulley Plates (33) with an M10 x
50mm Button Head Bolt (57) and an M10 Nylon
Locknut (64). Make sure the Cable Trap is ori-
ented to hold the Cable in the groove of the
Pulley.
16. Wrap the Short Cable (44) under a 3 1/2” Pulley
(34). Attach the Pulley inside the Base Frame (1)
with an M10 x 165mm Button Head Bolt (5) and
an M10 Nylon Locknut (64).
16
17
18
64
5
44
1
34
5
44
Welded
Rod
34
1
64
57
34
36
44
33
64
19. Wrap the Short Cable (44) under a 3 1/2” Pulley
(34). Attach the Pulley inside the Base Frame (1)
with an M10 x 165mm Button Head Bolt (5) and
an M10 Nylon Locknut (64).
19
44
34
64
5
1