NordicTrack NTB49030 User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this
manual for future reference.
Model No. NTB49030
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
(Behind Backrest)
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CABLE DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The decal shown here has
been placed on the weight
rack. If the decal is missing 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.

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 the weight rack is used. 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. Always set both weight rests at the same
height.
10. 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. Replace all
cables at least every two years.
11. The weight rack is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 pounds, and a
maximum total weight of 610 pounds. Do not
place more than 310 pounds, including the
barbell, on the weight rests. 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. 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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Safety Spotter
High Cable
Low Cable
Butterfly Arm
Weight Carriage
Right Side
Left Side
Note: The terms “right side” and “left
side” are determined relative to a person
facing away from the weight rack; they
do not correspond to right and left on the
drawings in the manual.
Weight Rest
Backrest
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the NordicTrack®STRENGTH
PERFORMANCE SYSTEM 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 attachment. If you have addi-
tional questions, 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 NTB49030. 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: 60 in.
Length: 68 in.

1
5
92
Warning
Decal
72
62
65
65
1
6
77
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 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.
Insert two M10 x 118mm Carriage Bolts (72) up
through the Left Stabilizer (92), which has a warn-
ing decal in the indicated location. Note: It may
be helpful to place tape over the heads of the
Carriage Bolts to hold them in place.
Attach the Left Stabilizer (92) to the Base (1) with
two M10 x 70mm Button Bolts (77), two M10
Washers (65), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (62).
Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Repeat this step with the Right Stabilizer (6).
Before beginning assembly, make sure you
understand the information in the box
above.

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2. Attach the Rear Upright (4) to the Base (1) with
two M10 x 178mm Button Bolts (78), four M10
Washers (65), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (62).
Make sure the large slot in the Upright is on
the indicated side. Do not tighten the
Locknuts yet.
3. Attach the Center Upright (3) to the Base (1) with
two M10 x 178mm Button Bolts (78), four M10
Washers (65), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (62).
Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
2
4
1
62
3
3
62 65
65
78
1
78
Large
Slot Small
Slot
65
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4. Identify the Right and Left Uprights (5, 85) by the
location of the numbers and the high side of the
Upright.
Orient the Right Upright (5) as shown and attach
it to the Right Stabilizer (6) with the two M10 x
118mm Carriage Bolts (72) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (62). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Left Upright (85) to the Left
Stabilizer (not shown) in the same manner.
5. Slide two Weight Stops (36) onto the Weight
Carriage (12).
Slide the Carriage Stop (13) and the Weight
Carriage (12) onto the Rear Upright (4) as shown.
6. Pull the Pop Pin (61) out as far as it will go and
slide the Safety Spotter (11) onto the Rear
Upright (4). Engage the Pop Pin into an adjust-
ment hole in the Upright.
4
5
85
Numbers
High
Side
High
Side
Numbers
5
12
36
13
4
36
6
61
11
4
Adjustment
Hole
62
62
6
72

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7. Attach the Center Top Frame (2) to the Rear
Upright (4) with two M10 x 178mm Button Bolts
(78), four M10 Washers (65), and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (62). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Center Top Frame (2) to the Center
Upright (3) in the same manner.
9. Orient the Chin-up Bar (10) as shown. Attach the
Chin-up Bar to a Side Top Frame (7) with two
M10 x 70mm Button Bolts (77), two M10 Washers
(65), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (62). Do not
tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Chin-up Bar (10) to the other Side
Top Frame (7) in the same manner.
Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (62) used in
steps 1–9.
8. Attach a Side Top Frame (7) to the Right Upright
(5) with two M10 x 120mm Button Bolts (71), two
M10 Washers (65), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts
(62). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the Side Top Frame (7) to the Center Top
Frame (2) with two M10 x 70mm Button Bolts
(77), two M10 Washers (65), and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (62). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
Attach the other Side Top Frame (not shown)
to the Left Upright (not shown) and the Center
Top Frame (2) in the same manner.
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62
62 65
65
2
78
78
62
65
3
4
65
8
7
71
65 65
62 62
2
77
5
9
65
77
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10
62
7
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10. Grease an M10 x 112mm Bolt (76) and the Right
Butterfly Arm (8) in the indicated locations. Attach
the Arm to the Center Upright (3) with the Bolt, an
M10 Nylon Locknut (62), and two Butterfly Bolt
Caps (52). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the
Butterfly Arm must be able to pivot easily.
Repeat this step with the Left Butterfly Arm
(9).
13. Wrap the Carriage Cable (56) under a 3 1/2”
Pulley (45). Attach the Pulley and a Short Cable
Trap (47) at the second set of holes from the top
of the two Pulley Plates (20) with an M10 x 54mm
Button Bolt (73) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (62).
Make sure the Cable Trap is oriented to hold
the Cable in the groove of the Pulley.
12. Wrap the Carriage Cable (56) over a 3 1/2” Pulley
(45). Attach the Pulley to the Center Top Frame
(2) with an M10 x 192mm Button Bolt (64) and an
M10 Nylon Locknut (62).
11. During steps 11–49, see the CABLE DIAGRAMS
on pages 21 and 22 of this manual to verify prop-
er cable routing and for cable identification.
Locate the Carriage Cable (56). Insert an M8 x
19mm Shoulder Bolt (80) through the eyelet on
the Cable and the Weight Carriage (12). Tighten
an M8 Nylon Locknut (82) onto the Bolt.
10
52
76
8
62
52
Grease
Grease
9
3
11
80 12
56
82
12
13
45
62
2
56
64
56
45
47
62
20
20
73

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14. Wrap the Carriage Cable (56) over a 3 1/2” Pulley
(45). Attach the Pulley to the Center Top Frame
(2) with an M10 x 192mm Button Bolt (64) and an
M10 Nylon Locknut (62).
16. Locate the Butterfly Cable (53). Attach the
Cable to the Left Butterfly Arm (9) with an M8 x
45mm Shoulder Bolt (81), an M8 Washer (94),
and an M8 Nylon Locknut (82).
17. Wrap the Butterfly Cable (53) over a “V”-pulley
(46). Attach the “V”-pulley and a Long Cable Trap
(88) to the Center Upright (3) with an M10 x
58mm Button Bolt (75). Make sure the Cable
Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the
groove of the Pulley.
18. Wrap the Butterfly Cable (53) under a 3 1/2”
Pulley (45). Attach the Pulley to the Double “U”-
bracket (21) with an M10 x 48mm Button Bolt
(74) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (62).
15. Attach the end of the Carriage Cable (56) to a
“U”-bracket (19) with an M6 Nylon Locknut (63).
Do not completely tighten the Locknut; it
should be tightened so that only two threads
of the Cable show past the Locknut, as shown
in the inset drawing.
14 45
62 2
56
64
15
63
63
19
56
56
16
53
81
82
94
9
17
3
53
46
88
75
18
45
62
21
74
53
19