NordicTrack 9600 Bike User manual

USER'S MANUAL
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual be ore using
this equipment. Keep this manual
or uture re erence.
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SECTION 1 Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How to Set Up the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to Move the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
How to Connect the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How to Connect your CD Player to the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How to Upgrade your Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SECTION 2 How to Use the Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
How to Use the Workout TV Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SECTION 3 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Six-month Preventive Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
SECTION 4 Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SECTION 5 Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Exploded Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
How to Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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1. It is the responsibility o the owner to ensure
that all users o the treadmill are adequately
in ormed o all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.
3. Place the treadmill on a level sur ace, with at
least 2 m (8 t.) o clearance behind it. Do not
place the treadmill on any sur ace that blocks
air openings. To protect the loor or carpet
rom damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away rom mois-
ture and dust. Do not place the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
6. Do not operate the treadmill until it is properly
assembled (see HOW TO SET UP THE
TREADMILL on page 7).
7. Regularly inspect and tighten all parts o the
treadmill.
8. Keep children under the age o 12 and pets
away rom the treadmill at all times.
9. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 160 kg (350 lbs.).
10. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
11. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended or
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
12. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a grounded circuit
capable o carrying 10 or more amps. No other
appliance should be on the same circuit. Do not
use an extension cord.
13. Keep the power cord away rom heated sur-
aces.
14. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned o . Do not operate the treadmill i
the power cord or plug is damaged or i the
treadmill is not working properly. (See BE-
FORE YOU BEGIN on page 6 i the treadmill is
not working properly.)
15. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
16. The treadmill is capable o high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various actors, including the user's move-
ment, may a ect the accuracy o heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and switch the on/o circuit
breaker to the o position when the treadmill
is not in use.
19. Do not change the incline o the treadmill by
placing objects under it.
20. When using iFIT.com CDs, you will be alerted
by an electronic “chirping” sound when the
speed and/or incline o the treadmill is about
to change. Always listen or the “chirp” and
be prepared or speed and/or incline changes.
In some instances, the speed and/or incline
may change be ore the personal trainer de-
scribes the change.
21. When using iFIT.com CDs, you can manually
override the speed and incline settings at any
time by pressing the SPEED and INCLINE but-
tons. However, when the next “chirp” is
heard, the speed and/or incline will change to
the next settings o the CD program.
WARNING:To reduce the risk o burns, ire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
ollowing important precautions and in ormation be ore operating the treadmill.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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22. Always remove iFIT.com CDs rom your CD
player when you are not using them.
23. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.
24. Make sure to per orm all maintenance proce-
dures outlined in this manual. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the treadmill.
25. DANGER:Always unplug the power
cord immediately a ter use, be ore cleaning
the treadmill, and be ore per orming the main-
tenance and adjustment procedures de-
scribed in this manual. Servicing other than
the procedures in this manual should be per-
ormed by an authorized service representa-
tive only.
WARNING:Be ore beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially important or persons over the age o 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions be ore using. ICON assumes no responsibility or personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use o this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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The decals shown below are ound on the treadmill. I any decal is missing or illegible, please contact
your distributor to order a ree replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.
HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE
Disconnect power
be ore servicing.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
Note: This decal is shown at 8 % of actual size.
:
HIGH VOLTAGE
Disconnect line cord rom
outlet be ore servicing.
Underside
of Console

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Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary Nordic-
Track®9600 treadmill. The NordicTrack 9600 treadmill
offers an impressive array of features to make your
workouts more effective and enjoyable.
For your bene it, read this manual care ully be ore
using the NordicTrack 9600 treadmill. If you have
questions after reading the manual, please contact
your distributor.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handrail
Accessory Tray
Console
Key/Clip
On/off Circuit Breaker
Walking Belt
Cushioned Walking Platform
Foot Rail
Roller Adjustment Bolt
Water Bottle Holder
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
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Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly can be completed using the included
allen wrenches.
Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a
small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal
condition and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off
the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
1. Slide the Right and Left Uprights (9 , 97) onto the brack-
ets near the front of the Frame (76). Make sure that the
Uprights are on the correct sides; the indicated holes
must be acing inward as shown.
Raise the Right Upright (9 ) until the lower hole in the
front of the Upright is aligned with the upper hole in the
bracket. Thread an Upright Bolt (96) into the Upright and
the bracket. Do not ully tighten the Upright Bolt yet.
Repeat this step with the Left Upright (97).
9 96
96
76
97
HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL
Holes
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2. While a second person holds the Handrail (91) near the
Uprights (9 , 97), feed the wires in both sides of the
Handrail down into the Uprights. Pull the ends of the
wires out of the lower ends of the Uprights. If there are
wire ties on the ends of the wires, remove them.
Finger tighten eight Handrail Bolts (99) into the Uprights
(9 , 97) and the Handrail (91). Do not tighten the
Handrail Bolts yet. Be care ul to avoid pinching the
wires.
Note: The CD Holder (86) and the Cup Holder (8 ) are
replaceable. If these parts become dislodged from the
Console Base (89), simply press them back into place.
97
91
86
89
8
99
99
99
Wires
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3. Connect the TV Cable (17) and the Right Power Wire
Harness ( 7) in the indicated locations. Push all of the
excess wire up into the Uprights (9 , 97). Make sure
that all wires are ully connected. Note: Regardless
o which console your treadmill has, connect all
wires so that the console can later be upgraded i
desired.
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6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened be ore you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen
wrenches for adjustment purposes. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the tread-
mill.
. After the treadmill is placed in the location where it will
be used (see HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on
page 9), make sure that both Rear Feet ( ) and both
front Wheels (not shown) are resting firmly on the floor.
If the treadmill rocks even slightly, turn the right Rear
Foot clockwise or counterclockwise until the rocking
motion is eliminated.
4. Refer to step 1. While a second person holds the
Uprights (9 , 97), remove the two Upright Bolts (96).
Slide the Uprights (9 , 97) fully onto the brackets on the
Frame (not shown). Be care ul to avoid pinching your
hands or the wires. Attach each Upright with four
Upright Bolts (96) as shown. Firmly tighten all eight
Upright Bolts.
Firmly tighten the eight Handrail Bolts (99).
99
91
99
99
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96
96
97
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HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL
Be ore moving the treadmill, make sure that the
power cord is unplugged. Note: It may be neces-
sary to disconnect the CATV cable from the tread-
mill, depending on how far the treadmill will be
moved.
Due to the size and weight o the treadmill, mov-
ing it requires two persons. While one person lifts
the indicated end, firmly hold the handrails and tip
the treadmill forward until it rolls on the front wheels.
Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location
and then lower it back to the level position. Note: It
may be helpful to change the incline of the treadmill
to % before moving the treadmill. CAUTION: To re-
duce the risk o injury, use extreme caution while
moving the treadmill. Do not attempt to move the
treadmill over uneven sur aces.
Lift
Here Wheels
Handrails