NordicTrack NTBE05900 User manual

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Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Part Identification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Weight System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Note: A Part List/Exploded Drawing is attached in the center of this manual. Remove the Part List/Exploded
Drawing before beginning assembly.
Table of Contents
NordicTrack¨is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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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 a 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 or carpet.
5. Inspect and tighten all parts 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. Always make sure that there is an equal
amount of weight (not included) on each side
of the barbell.
10. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling down.
11. Always set both safety spotters at the same
height.
12. Do not place more than 310 pounds, includ-
ing the barbell, on the weight gliders and
safety spotters.
13. Always secure your weights (not included)
with weight clips when they are mounted on
the barbell.
14. The decal shown below has been placed on
the weight rack in the indicated location. If
the decal is missing or illegible, please call
our Customer Service Department toll-free at
1-888-825-2588 to order a free replacement
decal. Apply the decal in the indicated loca-
tion.
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 precau-
tions before using the weight rack.
Important Precautions
¥ Misuse of this product may result in serious
injury.
¥ Read userÕs manual and follow all warnings
and operating instructions prior to use.
¥ Do not allow children on or around machine.
¥ Replace label if damaged, illegible, or removed.
WARNING
!

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Weight
Storage
Tube
Dumbbell
Storage
Rack
Pull-up Bar
Upright
Weight Guide
Weight Glider
Barbell
Safety Spotter
Right Side
Left Side
Note: The terms Òright sideÓ and Òleft sideÓ are
determined relative to a person sitting on the
optional weight bench; they do not refer to
right and left on the drawings in this manual.
Thank you for selecting the versatile NordicTrack¨
GRT380 weight rack. Whether your goal is a shapely
figure, dramatic muscle size and strength, or a healthi-
er cardiovascular system, the NordicTrack¨GRT380
will help you achieve the specific results you want. In
addition, the weight rack can be used with the optional
NordicTrack¨GRT340 weight bench, shown in the
drawing below. To order the NordicTrack¨GRT340, call
1-888-825-2588.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the NordicTrack GRT380 weight rack. If you
have additional 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
NTBE05900. 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 familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Before You Begin
Optional NordicTrack¨GRT340
Model No. NTBE01701

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Part Identification ChartÑModel No. NTBE05900 R1000A
M10 Nylon Locknut (7)
M8 Nylon Locknut (37)
M10 x 65mm Bolt (26)
M10 Washer (3)
M8 x 16mm Screw (33)
M10 x 90mm Bolt (9)
M10 x 70mm Bolt (29)
M8 x 20mm Bolt (22)
M10 x 25mm Bolt (27)
M8 Washer (35)
Large Washer (28)

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1. Before beginning, make sure that you understand
the information in the box above. Note: Some
parts described in the assembly steps may be
pre-assembled.
Press a 50mm Square Outer Cap (10) onto each end
of the Left Base (8). Turn the Base so the large hole
is in the position shown.
Turn the Base Crossbar (12) so the warning decal is
on top. Attach the Left Base (8) to the Base Crossbar
with two M10 x 70mm Bolts (29) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (7). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts
yet.
2. Press a 50mm Square Outer Cap (10) onto each end
of the Right Base (4). Turn the Base so the large hole
is in the position shown.
Attach the Right Base (4) to the Base Crossbar (12)
with two M10 x 70mm Bolts (29) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (7). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts
yet.
1
2
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.
¥For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5.
Note: Some small parts may be pre-assembled.
¥As you assemble the weight system, make sure
all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
Assembly may require the following tools (not
included):
¥ Two (2) adjustable wrenches
¥ One (1) rubber mallet
¥ One (1) standard screwdriver
¥ One (1) phillips screwdriver
¥ Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly.
Assembly will be more convenient if you have the
following tools: A socket set, a set of open-end or
closed-end wrenches or a set of ratchet wrenches.
Assembly
Make Things Easier for Yourself!
This manual is designed to ensure that the
weight rack can be assembled successfully by
anyone. By setting aside plenty of time, and by
deciding to make the task enjoyable, assembly
will go smoothly.
10
29
12
7
Decal
10
10
Large Hole
Large Hole
8
29
412
10
7

4. Slide the remaining Brace (2) onto the bracket on the
other Upright (1). Attach the Brace to the Upright with
two M10 x 65mm Bolts (26), four M10 Washers (3),
and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (7). Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet.
Attach the Upright (1) to the Right Base (4) with two
Lower Support Plates (15), four M10 x 70mm Bolts
(29), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (7). Do not tight-
en the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Attach the Brace (2) to the Right Base (4) with two
M10 x 70mm Bolts (29) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts
(7). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
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7
3. Slide a Brace (2) onto the bracket on one of the
Uprights (1). Attach the Brace to the Upright with two
M10 x 65mm Bolts (26), four M10 Washers (3), and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (7). Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet.
Attach the Upright (1) to the Left Base (8) with two
Lower Support Plates (15), four M10 x 70mm Bolts
(29), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (7). Do not tight-
en the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Attach the Brace (2) to the Left Base (8) with two
M10 x 70mm Bolts (29) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts
(7). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Note: The Lower Support Plate (15) has a wider
edge than the Upper Support Plate (38).
3
1
3
7
3
Bracket
Wide
Edge
29
29
7
7
26
2
8
7
29
1
26
7
29
29
2
15
15
3
7
4
7
15
15
Bracket

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5. Press a 50mm Round Cap (34) into the end of a
Weight Storage Tube (13).
While a second person holds the Middle Crossbar (5)
in the position shown, insert two M10 x 70mm Bolts
(29) through the bracket on the Weight Storage Tube
(13), through the left Brace (2), and through the
bracket on the Middle Crossbar. Thread an M10
Nylon Locknut (7) onto each Bolt. Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet.
5
5
2
713
29
29 34
6. Press a 50mm Round Cap (34) into the end of the
other Weight Storage Tube (13).
While a second person holds the Middle Crossbar (5),
insert two M10 x 70mm Bolts (29) through the bracket
on the Weight Storage Tube (13), through the right
Brace (2), and through the bracket on the Middle
Crossbar. Thread an M10 Nylon Locknut (7) onto
each Bolt. Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
6
29
34 29
2
13
5
7
7. Have a second person hold the Top Crossbar (6)
between the Uprights (1). Make sure that the pull-up
bar is on the side shown.
Attach the Top Crossbar (6) to the left Upright (1) with
two Upper Support Plates (38), four M10 x 90mm
Bolts (9), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (7). Do not
tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Attach the Top Crossbar (6) to the right Upright (1)
with two Upper Support Plates (38), four M10 x 90mm
Bolts (9), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (7). Do not
tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
7
9
38
9
38
38
38
7
7
6
Pull-up
Bar 7
9
1
1

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8. Press a 25mm Bushing (31) into each end of the
Locking Bar (20).
Insert the Barbell (21) through the Locking Bar (20)
until the Barbell is centered in the Locking Bar.
21
31
20
31
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9. Identify the Left Weight Glider (18) by looking at the
position of the round tube.
Press a 38mm Bushing (16) into each end of the
round tube on the Left Weight Glider (18). Press two
45mm x 45mm Bushings (32) into the Left Weight
Glider.
Slide the Left Weight Glider (18) onto the left end of
the Barbell (21). Secure the Weight Glider to the
Barbell with a M8 x 16mm Screw (33). Do not tight-
en the Screw.
Look at the drawing on page 4 to make sure that
you have correctly identified the left end. The Left
Weight Glider must be turned as shown in the
drawing.
33
18
16
32
32
21
Round Tube
16
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10. Press a 38mm Bushing (16) into each end of the
round tube on the Right Weight Glider (17). Press two
45mm x 45mm Bushings (32) into the Right Weight
Glider.
Slide the Right Weight Glider (17) onto the right end
of the Barbell (21). Secure the Weight Glider to the
Barbell with a M8 x 16mm Screw (33). Do not tight-
en the Screw. Make sure that the Weight Glider is
turned as shown in the drawing.
21
16
17
16 33
10
Round
tube
11. Identify the left Safety Spotter (14) by the position of
the handle on the Left Spotter Hook (24). Place the
left Safety Spotter on the Left Base (8) so it is cen-
tered over the indicated hole.
Have a second person hold the Locking Bar (20) so
that the Left Weight Glider (18) rests on top of the left
Safety Spotter (14). Insert a Weight Guide (11) into
the Left Weight Glider, the left Safety Spotter, and the
hole in the Left Base (8). Note: Tilt the Weight
Guide away from the Upright (1) as you insert it.
Attach the Weight Guide (11) to the Left Base (8) with
an M10 x 65mm Bolt (26), two M10 Washers (3), and
an M10 Nylon Locknut (7). Do not tighten the Nylon
Locknut yet.
11
1
18
20
14 24
7
3
26
8
Hole
Handle
11
32
32

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12. Place the right Safety Spotter (14) on the Right Base
(4) and center it over the indicated hole. Note: The
handle on the Right Spotter Hook (25) must point
toward the center of the rack.
Have a second person hold the Locking Bar (20) so
that the Right Weight Glider (17) rests on top of the
right Safety Spotter (14). Insert a Weight Guide (11)
into the Right Weight Glider, the right Safety Spotter,
and the hole in the Right Base (4). Note: Tilt the
Weight Guide away from the Upright (1) as you
insert it.
Attach the Weight Guide (11) to the Right Base (4)
with an M10 x 65mm Bolt (26), two M10 Washers (3),
and an M10 Nylon Locknut (7). Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknut yet.
14. Attach the upper end of one of the Weight Guides
(11) to the bracket on the Upright (1) with an M8 x
20mm Bolt (22) and an M8 Washer (35).
Attach the other Weight Guide (11) to the other
Upright (1) in the same manner.
Tighten all of the Nylon Locknuts used in steps 1
to 14.
15. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened
before you use the weight rack. The use of all
remaining parts will be explained in Adjusting the
Weight Rack starting on the following page.
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1
14
25
4
Handle
Hole
26
3
17
20
11
12
22
11
35
1
14
13. Note: If you are not planning to use Olympic
weights with the weight rack, you do not need to
perform this step. Keep the two Weight Adapters
(19) in a safe place in case you need them in the
future.
Fully engage the indicated hook on both sides of
the weight rack before beginning this step.
Insert a 50mm Bushing (30) into the end of a Weight
Adapter (19). With a second person holding the
Barbell (21) so that it cannot turn, secure the Weight
Adapter to the Barbell with a Large Washer (28) and
an M10 x 25mm Bolt (27). Note: The Large Washer
must fit into the indentation in the 50mm Bushing
(30) in the Weight Adapter.
Pull the remaining length of the Barbell (21) in the
direction shown. Next, tighten the M8 x 16mm
Screws (33) used in steps 9 and 10. Attach the
other Weight Adapter (19) to the other end of the
Barbell (21) in the same manner.
19
21
Hook
28
30
27
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