NordicTrack CTL8250 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.
Model No. CTL8250
Model No. CTL8500
Model No. CTL8750
Serial No.
The serial number is found in the
location shown below. Write the
serial number in the space above.
QUESTIONS?
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to providing complete customer
satis action. For assistance, call
Customer Care toll- ree at:
1-800-201-2109
Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST
Serial Number Decal

SECTION 1 Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
efore You egin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 asic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
How to Use the Workout TV Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
How to Use the iFIT.com Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
SECTION 3 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Six-month Preventive Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
SECTION 4 Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SECTION 5 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Exploded Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
How to Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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 eight eet 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 350 pounds.
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 20 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 CD’s, 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 CD’s, 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 CD’s 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
will void the warranty and may result in dam-
age 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 call
Customer Care toll- ree at 1-800-201-2109, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (ex-
cluding holidays) 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 85% of actual size.
Do not remove or insert this plug while the
sa ety key is inserted in the console. Touch
metal rame be ore removing or inserting plug.
Static sensitive components may be a ected.
WARNING
!
:
HIGH VOLTAGE
Disconnect line cord rom
outlet be ore servicing.
HIGH VOLTAGE!
Please do not attempt to service this unit without
contacting Nordic Track Commercial Fitness Division
Customer Care at [phone]
WARNING:
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 this manual, please call
Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-201-2109, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time
(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please
note your product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number of your treadmill is
CTL8250, CTL8500, or CTL8750. The serial number
can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill (see
the front cover of this manual for the location of the
decal).
efore reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handrail
Accessory Tray
Console*
*The iFIT.com Console is shown
Key/Clip
On/off Circuit reaker
Walking elt
Cushioned Walking Platform
Foot Rail
Power Cord
Roller Adjustment olt
Water ottle 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.
3. Connect the Network Wire (18), the TV Cable (17), the
Network Wire Harness (59), and the Right Power Wire
Harness (57) in the indicated locations. Push all of the
excess wire up into the Uprights (95, 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 de-
sired.
2. While a second person holds the Handrail (91) near the
Uprights (95, 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 four Handrail olts (99) into the Uprights
(95, 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 (85) are
replaceable. If these parts become dislodged from the
Console ase (89), simply press them back into place.
97
91 86
89
85
99
Wires
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1. Slide the Right and Left Uprights (95, 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 the treadmill.
Raise the Right Upright (95) until the lower hole in the
front of the Upright is aligned with the upper hole in the
bracket. Thread an Upright olt (96) into the Upright and
the bracket. Do not ully tighten the Upright Bolt yet.
Repeat this step with the Left Upright (97).
95 96
96
76
97
HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL
18 17 59 57
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Holes
1
95
95
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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.
5. 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 (5) and both
front Wheels (not shown) rest firmly on the floor. If the
treadmill rocks even slightly, turn the right Rear Foot
clockwise or counterclockwise until the rocking motion
is eliminated.
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4. Refer to step 1. While a second person holds the
Uprights (95, 97), remove the two Upright olts (96).
Slide the Uprights (95, 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 olts (96) as shown. Firmly tighten all eight
Upright Bolts.
Firmly tighten the four Handrail olts (99).
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91
91
95
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 and the network
wire from the treadmill, 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.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk o injury, use ex-
treme caution while moving the treadmill. Do not
attempt to move the treadmill over uneven sur-
aces.
Lift
Here Wheels
Handrails