NordicTrack Apex 6500 Treadmill User manual

USER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNNGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
MPORTANTPRECAUTONS .................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGN .......................................................................5
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................6
OPERATONANDADJUSTMENT ............................................................10
HOWTOFOLDANDMOVETHETREADMLL ..................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTNG ......................................................................26
EXERCSEGUDELNES ...................................................................28
PARTLST ...............................................................................30
EXPLODEDDRAWNG .....................................................................32
ORDERNGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LMTEDWARRANTY...............................................................BackCover
NordicTrack is a registered trademark of CON P, nc.
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These drawings show the locations of the warning decals. f a decal is missing or
illegible, call the telephone number on the front cover of this manual and re-
quest a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. Note:
The decals may not be shown at actual size.
WARN NG DECAL PLACEMENT

1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. t is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
3. Use the treadmill only as described.
4. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2
ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the
treadmill on any surface that blocks air open-
ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the treadmill.
5. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
6. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
7. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
8. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 325 lbs. (147 kg).
9. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
10. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
using the treadmill; do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes; never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
11. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
12. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, call
the telephone number on the front cover of
this manual.
13. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con-
trol system of the treadmill. f the control sys-
tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,
which may result in a fall and serious injury.
14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
15. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See
TROUBLESHOOT NG on page 26 if the tread-
mill is not working properly.)
16. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12).
17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
19. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
20. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug the
power cord, and switch the reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the treadmill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for
the location of the reset/off circuit breaker.)
WARN NG: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in-
structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. CON as-
sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.
MPORTANT PRECAUT ONS
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21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADM LL on page 24.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to
raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
23. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.
24. Always remove iF T cards from the iF T slot
when you are not using them.
25. nspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.
26. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening on the treadmill.
27. DANGER: Always unplug the power
cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the main-
tenance and adjustment procedures de-
scribed in this manual. Never remove the
motor hood unless instructed to do so by an
authorized service representative. Servicing
other than the procedures in this manual
should be performed by an authorized service
representative only.
28. The treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use the treadmill in a commer-
cial, rental, or institutional setting.
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS
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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack®
APEX 6500 treadmill. The APEX 6500 treadmill offers
a selection of features designed to make your work-
outs at home more enjoyable and effective. And when
youʼre not exercising, the unique APEX 6500 treadmill
can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor
space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. f you have questions after read-
ing this manual, please see the front cover of this man-
ual. To help us assist you, note the product model
number and serial number before contacting us. The
model number and the location of the serial number
decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
BEFORE YOU BEG N
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Handrail
Console
Latch Knob
Fan
Key/Clip
Reset/Off
Circuit Breaker
Walking Belt
Foot Pad
Power Cord
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Accessory Tray
Pulse Sensor

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ASSEMBLY
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. 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 perfor-
mance. f there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild,
non-abrasive cleaner.
Assembly requires the included hex key and your own Phillips screwdriver ,
standard screwdriver , and wire cutters .
Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware. The number in parentheses below each drawing is
the key number of the part, from the PART L ST near the end of this manual. The number after the parentheses
is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: f a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is preattached to one
of the parts to be assembled. To avoid damaging plastic parts, do not use power tools for assembly. Extra
hardware may be included.
Star Washer (67)–4
Screw (7)–2 1" Tek Screw (82)–4
Base Plate Bolt (77)–3 Handrail Bolt (72)–4
20
81
82
81
81
81
82
82
1
82
1. With the help of a second person, tip the
Uprights (20) down as shown.
Attach the four Base Pads (81) to the bottom of
the Uprights (20) with the four 1" Tek Screws
(82) in the locations shown.

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2. With the help of a second person, carefully raise
the Uprights (20) to the vertical position. Remove
the band securing the Upright Wire Harness (73)
to the right Upright. Have a second person hold
the console assembly near the right Upright.
Connect the Upright Wire Harness (73) to the
console wire extending from the console assem-
bly. See the inset drawing. The connectors
should slide together easily and snap into
place. f they do not, turn one connector and try
again. F THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CON-
NECTED PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY
BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER S
TURNED ON. Then, insert the connectors into
the right Upright (20).
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Console
Assembly
Console Wire
3. Carefully set the console assembly on the
Uprights (20) as shown. Make sure that no
wires are pinched. Attach the console assem-
bly to the Uprights with four Star Washers (67)
and four Handrail Bolts (72). Start all four
Handrail Bolts before tightening them.
3
73
20
72 72
20
67
67
73
Console Assembly
Console
Wire

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4. Attach the Latch Housing (34) to the left Upright
(20) with two Screws (7); start both Screws
and then tighten them. Note: Make sure that
the large hole in the Latch Housing is on the
indicated side.
Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that
the collar and the spring are on the pin. (Note: f
there are two collars, place one on each side of
the spring.) Next, insert the pin into the Latch
Housing (34). Then, tighten the knob onto the
pin.
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5. With the help of a second person, raise the
Walking Platform (15) to the storage position and
make sure that the latch pin is engaged as de-
scribed on page 24.
Position the Base Plate (75) on the treadmill as
shown. Attach the Base Plate to the Uprights
(20) with the three Base Plate Bolts (77). Note: t
may be helpful if a second person tips the tread-
mill slightly as you tighten the Bolts.
Carefully lower the Walking Platform (15) to the
floor as described on page 25.
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6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included hex key
in a secure place. The hex key is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 27). To protect the floor or car-
pet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
75
15
77
20
7
Pin
Spring
Collar
Knob
3420
Large Hole

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f you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23), follow the steps below to install the re-
ceiver included with the chest pulse sensor.
1.Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.
Remove the indicated Screws (7) from the back
of the Console Base (98).
7
98
7
1
777
7
7
Wire
98
Cylinder
83
A
2
B
2. While a second person holds the Console (83),
connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indi-
cated wire extending from the Console. Next,
hold the receiver so the small cylinder is ori-
ented as shown and is facing away from the
Console. Attach the receiver to the Console in
the location shown with the two included Small
Screws (B).
3. Make sure that no wires are pinched. See
drawing 1. Reattach the Console (83) to the
Console Base (98) with the Screws (7). Discard
the other wires included with the receiver.
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OPERAT ON AND ADJUSTMENT
THE PRE-LUBR CATED WALK NG BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high-
performance lubricant. MPORTANT: Never apply sil-
icone spray or other substances to the walking
belt or the walking platform. Such substances will
deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive
wear.
HOW TO PLUG N THE POWER CORD
Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your homeʼs power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can
result from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off. To decrease the possibility of
your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at
the right). To purchase a surge suppressor call the
telephone number on the front cover of this man-
ual.
Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is
UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup-
pressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a
UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less
and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.
The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for
120 volts AC and 15 amps. There must be a moni-
toring light on the surge suppressor to indicate
whether it is functioning properly. Failure to use a
properly functioning surge suppressor could result
in damage to the control system of the treadmill. f
the control system is damaged, the walking belt
may change speed, accelerate, or stop unexpect-
edly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.
This product must be grounded. f it should malfunc-
tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,
and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
MPORTANT: The treadmill is not compatible with
GFC -equipped outlets.
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by a qualified electrician.
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box
covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec-
trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.
DANGER: mproper connection
of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service-
man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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2
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Plug
Surge Suppressor
Surge Suppressor
Grounding Pin
Adapter
Lug
Metal Screw
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Pin
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