NordicTrack NTBE06901 User manual

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Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Part Identification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Weight Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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
The decal shown at right
has been placed on the
weight rack. If the decal is
missing or illegible, 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 replace-
ment decal in the location
shown.
Warning Decal Placement
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
¥ Misuse of this
product may result in
serious injury.
WARNING
!
¥ Read userÕs manual
and follow all warnings
and operating instruc-
tions prior to use.
¥ Replace label if
damaged, illegible,
or removed.
¥ Do not allow children
on or around machine.

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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 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 set both weight rests and both
weight spotters at the same height.
10. Always make sure there is an equal amount
of weight on each end of the barbell (not
included).
11. Do not place more than 300 pounds, includ-
ing the barbell, on the weight rests. Do not
place more than 150 pounds on the weight
carriage.
12. 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.
13.
Always secure the weights (not included)
with the weight clips when they are mounted
on the weight carriage.
14. Always exercise with a partner. When you
are performing squat exercises, your partner
should stand behind you 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.
16. Always disconnect the lat bar from the
weight rack when performing an exercise
that does not require the lat bar.
Important Precautions
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.

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Weight Carriage
High Pulley Station
Lat Bar
Weight Rest
Weight Spotter
Right Side Left Side
Note: The terms Òright sideÓ and Òleft sideÓ are
determined relative to a person using the rack;
they do not correspond to right and left on the
drawings in the manual.
Low Pulley
Station
Weight Tube
Thank you for selecting the versatile NordicTrack¨
GRT 400 weight rack. The NordicTrack¨GRT 400 is
designed to help you develop every major muscle
group of the body. Whether your goal is a shapely fig-
ure, dramatic increase in muscle size and strength, or
a healthier cardiovascular system, the NordicTrack¨
GRT 400 will help you 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 NTBE06901. 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.
Before You Begin
Chin-up Bar

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Part Identification ChartÑModel No. NTBE06901 R1000A
M10 Nylon Locknut (29)Ð46
M8 Nylon Locknut (30)Ð4
M10 x 66mm Bolt (35)Ð2
51mm Spacer (39)Ð1
24mm Spacer (38)Ð2
M10 x 45mm Bolt (32)Ð3
18mm Spacer (41)Ð4
28mm Spacer (40)Ð2
M8 Flat Washer (36)Ð8
M10 Flat Washer (37)Ð12
M10 x 50mm Bolt (43)Ð2
M8 x 72mm Bolt (33)Ð4
M10 x 75mm Bolt (34)Ð3
M10 x 78mm Bolt (31)Ð36

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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 on page 5.
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.
Assembly
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.
1
1
27
27
27
27
31
31
29
29
3
2
1. Press 60mm Square Outer Caps (27) onto the ends
of the Right and Left Bases (1, 3).
Attach the Right and Left Bases (1, 3) to the Center
Base (2) using four M10 x 78mm Bolts (31) and
four M10 Nylon Locknuts (29). Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet.
2
12
531
31
29
29
29
4
3
27
8
Adjustment
Holes
8
2. Identify the two Rear Uprights (8), which are slightly
shorter than the Front Uprights (not shown).
Attach the Rear Uprights (8) to the Left and Right
Bases (1, 3) using four M10 x 78mm Bolts (31) and
four M10 Nylon Locknuts (29). Do not tighten the
Nylon Locknuts yet. Make sure the Uprights are
oriented exactly as shown, with the adjustment
holes on the indicated side near the bottom.
Press a 60mm Square Outer Cap (27) onto the end
of the Weight Guide Base (4).
Orient the Foot Plate (5) and the Weight Guide
Base (4) as shown. Attach the Foot Plate and the
Weight Guide Base to the Center Base (2) using
two M10 x 78mm Bolts (31) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (29). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts
yet.

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3
4a 4b
4. Refer to drawing 4a. Press Square Bushings (21)
into the top and bottom of one of the Weight Rests
(19) and one of the Weight Spotters (20) as shown.
Pull out the Adjustment Knobs (22) and slide the
Weight Spotter and the Weight Rest down over the
right Uprights (7, 8) as indicated.
Refer to drawing 4b. Secure the Weight Spotter
(20) and the Weight Rest (19) to the right Uprights
(7, 8) by snapping each of the three Adjustment
Knobs (22) into one of the adjustment holes in the
Uprights and turning them clockwise until tight.
Assemble the other Weight Spotter (20) and Weight
Rest (19) to the left Uprights (7, 8) in the same
manner. Make sure both Weight Spotters and
both Weight Rests are at the same height.
3
1
31
29
29
21
21
22
22
7
7
8
8
22
22
20
20
19
19
6
6
7
Adjustment
Holes
8
28
3. Attach one of the Front Uprights (7) and two Joint
Plates (6) to the Left Base (3) using four M10 x
78mm Bolts (31) and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (29).
Make sure the Front Upright is oriented so that
the holes on the bottom of the Front Upright
and the holes in the Joint Plates line up. If they
do not line up, turn the Front Upright upside-
down. Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Make sure the Front Upright is turned so the
adjustment holes are facing the Rear Upright
(8).
Attach the other Front Upright (7, not shown) and
two Joint Plates (6, not shown) to the Right Base
(1) in the same manner.
Tap a 60mm Square Inner Cap (28) into the top of
each of the Front Uprights (7).
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5. Attach the Chin-up Bar (13) and two Joint Plates (6)
to the Front Uprights (7) using four M10 x 78mm
Bolts (31) and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (29). Do
not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
6
29
29
31
31
6
7
13
7
5

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8. Set the two Weight Bumpers (18) over the indicated
holes in the Weight Guide Base (4). Hold the
Weight Carriage (15) on top of the Weight
Bumpers.
Insert the two Weight Guides (9) into the Weight
Carriage (15), the Weight Bumpers (18), and the
Weight Guide Base (4). Attach the Weight Guides
using two M8 x 72mm Bolts (33), four M8 Flat
Washers (36), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (30).
7. Press the two 51mm Round Inner Caps (42) into
the weight tubes on the Weight Carriage (15).
Press the two Carriage Bushings (16) into the
Weight Carriage (15). Make sure the Weight
Carriage is turned so the weight tubes are near
the top, as shown. Attach the lower Carriage
Bushing using an M10 x 66mm Bolt (35), two M10
Flat Washers (37), the 51mm Spacer (39), and an
M10 Nylon Locknut (29).
42
42
15
Weight Tube
16
16 35
37
39
37
29
6. Press a 60mm Square Inner Cap (28) into the Left
Frame (12). Attach the Left Frame to the left
Uprights (7, 8) using four M10 x 78mm Bolts (31)
and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (29). Do not tighten
the Nylon Locknuts yet.
Assemble the Right Frame (10) to the right Uprights
(7, 8) in the same manner.
Attach the Center Frame (11) to the Left Frame (12)
and the Right Frame (10) using four M10 x 78mm
Bolts (31) and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (29).
Tighten all Nylon Locknuts used in steps 1Ð6.
28
29
31
31
31
31
10
11
12
29
29
6
7
8
7
8
8
7
15
18
4
36
30
9
33
9
9. Press a 60mm Square Inner Cap (28) into the end
of the Weight Guide Frame (14).
Hold the Weight Guide Frame (14) on top of the
Center Frame (11) and the Weight Guides (9).
Attach the Weight Guides to the Weight Guide
Frame using two M8 x 72mm Bolts (33), four M8
Flat Washers (36), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (30).
Attach the Weight Guide Frame (14) to the Center
Frame (11) using two M10 x 78mm Bolts (31), two
M10 Flat Washers (37), and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (29).
31
37
11
14
29
9
33
36
28
36
30
29

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10
10. Locate a Cable (25) and notice that there is a ball
on one end of the Cable and a metal sleeve on the
other end.
Route the metal-sleeve end of the Cable (25) up
under the lat bar rest on the Weight Guide Frame
(14), down through the indicated hole, back up
through the next hole, and then down through the
hole between the Weight Guides (9) as shown.
11. Insert the end of the Cable (25) into the hole in the
center of the Weight Carriage (15). Attach the Cable
using an M10 x 66mm Bolt (35), two M10 Flat
Washers (37), two 24mm Spacers (38), and an M10
Nylon Locknut (29).
12 Lift the Cable (25) in the location shown. Attach two
Pulleys (24) inside the bracket on the Weight Guide
Frame (14) using two M10 x 50mm Bolts (43) and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (29).
25
11
15
12
29
43
24
25
14
35
37
37
29
9
14
Lat Bar
Rest
25
38
38
13
25 14
34
29
37
41
24
13. Lift the Cable (25) in the location shown. Attach two
Pulleys (24) inside the Weight Guide Frame (14)
using two M10 x 75mm Bolts (34), four M10 Flat
Washers (37), four 18mm Spacers (41), and two
M10 Nylon Locknuts (29).
37
37
37
41
41
41

10
24
2
29
15
29
17
17
32
24
23
25
25
23
14. Pull the Cable (25) down in the indicated location,
so there is no slack at the ends of the Cable.
Locate the other Cable (25). Insert the metal-sleeve
end of the Cable into the indicated hole in the
Weight Guide Base (4). Attach the Cable using an
M10 x 75mm Bolt (34), two M10 Flat Washers (37),
two 28mm Spacers (40), and an M10 Nylon Locknut
(29).
Route the ball-end of the Cable (25) through the
bracket on the Center Base (2). Attach a Pulley (24)
inside the bracket using an M10 x 45mm Bolt (32)
and an M10 Nylon Locknut (29).
15. Wrap the upper Cable (25) around a Pulley (24) as
shown. Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (23) to
the two Pulley Plates (17) using an M10 x 45mm
Bolt (32) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (29).
Wrap the lower Cable (25) around a Pulley (24) as
shown. Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (23) to
the Pulley Plates (17) using an M10 x 45mm Bolt
(32) and an M10 Nylon Locknut (29).
Make sure the Bolts (32) are in the highest and
lowest holes in the Pulley Plates (17). In addition,
make sure the Cables (25) are between the Cable
Traps (23) and the Pulleys (24).
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34
37
37
40 4
40
25
25
14
16
45
47
47
16. Wet the ends of the Lat Bar (45) with a small
amount of soapy water. Slide the Handgrips (47)
onto the ends of the Lat Bar.
17. Make sure all parts of the weight rack are prop-
erly tightened. In addition, pull each cable a few
times to make sure the cables move smoothly
over the pulleys. If the cables do not move
smoothly, locate and correct the problem. When
weights are used, the cables may be damaged if
they are incorrectly routed.
The use of all remaining parts will be explained in
ADJUSTING THE WEIGHT RACK, beginning on
page 11.