NordicTrack NEL90950 User manual

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this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Model No. NEL90950
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Decal
(beneath ramp)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical exerciser.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical exerciser.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. The elliptical exerciser is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu-
tional setting.
4. Place the elliptical exerciser on a level sur-
face, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical exerciser
indoors, away from moisture and dust.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 300 pounds.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. Always hold the handlebars when mounting,
dismounting, or using the elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-
tical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis-
ing, stop immediately and begin cooling
down.
12. 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.
13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a complete stop. The ellip-
tical exerciser does not have a free wheel;
the pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops.
14. Always unplug the power cord immediately
after use and before cleaning the elliptical
exerciser.
15. The decals shown on page 4 have been
placed on the elliptical exerciser. If either
decal is missing or illegible, please call our
Customer Service Department toll-free at
1-888-825-2588 and order a free replacement
decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.
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 prob-
lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack®
CX 1055 elliptical exerciser. The CX 1055 elliptical
exerciser is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves
your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the
impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique CX
1055 elliptical exerciser features adjustable resistance
and incline to help you get the most from your exercise.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading the manual, 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
NEL90950. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the elliptical exerciser (see the front
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Left Handlebar
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Power Socket
Wheel
Pedal
Fan
Console
Ramp
Left Upright
Foot
Pedal Arm
Accessory Tray

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the two
included hex keys, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable
wrenches , a rubber mallet , and pliers .
Use the drawings below to identify the small parts used for assembly. The number in parenthesis below each
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 25. The number following the key number is
the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assembled. If a part is not in
the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
M8 x 68mm Button Screw (110)–8
M8 x 76mm Button Bolt (112)–4
M8 x 23mm Flat
Head Screw (88)–6
M8 Split
Washer
(101)–12 M8 x 28mm
Washer (99)–4
M8 x 25mm
Washer (95)–2
M8 Washer
(94)–6
Wave Washer
(100)–2
M8 Nylon
Locknut (102)–12
M8 x 20mm Button
Screw (113)–2
M8 x 25mm
Button Bolt (81)–2
M4 x 12mm Round
Head Screw (104)–2
M4 x 25mm
Screw (105)–8
M4 Star
Washer
(16)–6
M8 x 56mm Button Screw (108)–4
1. Remove the Pivot Arms (not shown) and the plastic
inserts from the Left and Right Uprights (4, 3). Identify
the Left Upright (4) and hold it near the Frame (1).
While another person lifts the left side of the elliptical
exerciser, connect the Extension Wire Harness (76) to
the Lower Wire Harness (77).
Insert the Left Upright (4) into the Frame (1), and
attach it with two M8 x 56mm Button Screws (108),
two M8 x 68mm Button Screws (110), and four M8
Split Washers (101); make sure not to pinch the
Wire Harnesses (76, 77). Tighten a Frame Cushion
(32) into the Frame (1) as indicated.
While another person lifts the right side of the Frame
(1), attach the Right Upright (not shown) to the Frame
in the same way. (You do not need to connect wire
harnesses on the right side.) Tighten the other Frame
Cushion (32) into the other side of the Frame (1).
1
4
1
108
101
101
Do not pinch the
wire harnesses
during this step.
32 32
3
110
Plastic
Insert
76
77

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6
3
4
2. Hold the Console Frame (6) near the Uprights (3, 4).
Connect the Upper Wire Harness (75) to the Extension
Wire Harness (76). Attach the Console Frame to the
Uprights with four M8 x 76mm Button Bolts (112) and
four M8 Nylon Locknuts (102); make sure not to
pinch the Wire Harnesses.
2
3
3. Slide an M8 x 28mm Washer (99) onto an M8 x 20mm
Button Screw (113). Tighten the Button Screw into one
end of the Incline Axle (40). Apply a small amount of
the included grease to the Incline Axle.
Orient the Incline Ramp (5) so that the straight end is
down by the Frame (1) as shown. Fit the welded tube
on the bottom of the Incline Ramp between the two
rings on the top of the Frame. Insert the Incline Axle
(40) through the rings and the welded tube.
Slide an M8 x 28mm Washer (99) onto an M8 x 20mm
Button Screw (113). Tighten the Button Screw into the
open end of the Incline Axle (40).
113
599 113
4. Using your fingers, turn the shaft on top of the Lift
Motor (42) counterclockwise until it stops turning.
Position the U-bracket on the bottom of the Incline
Ramp (5) over the end of the shaft as shown. Next, fit
an Incline Motor Spacer (60) on each side of the shaft
between the shaft and the U-bracket.
Then, insert the Short Clevis Pin (118) through the U-
bracket on the Incline Ramp (5), the shaft on the Lift
Motor (42), and both of the Incline Motor Spacers (60).
Insert the straight end of a Hairpin (71) into the end of
the Short Clevis Pin.
118
60
42
Front View
5
71
4
112
112
102
76
75
Do not pinch the
wire harnesses
during this step.
40
99
Grease
1
Straight
End

7
95
15
11
121
88
14
13
12
7. Identify the Left Pedal (14). Attach the Left Pedal to the
Left Pedal Arm (12) with three M8 x 23mm Flat Head
Screws (88), three M8 Washers (94), and three M8
Nylon Locknuts (102). Then, press the Left Pedal
Insert (121) onto the Left Pedal.
Attach the Right Pedal (13) to the Right Pedal Arm (not
shown), and press the Right Pedal Insert (122) into the
Right Pedal, in the same way.
6
7
6. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on each
Pivot Shaft (15). Next, hold a Pedal Wheel (35) inside
of the end of the Right Pedal Arm (11). Then, insert a
Pivot Shaft through the holes in the end of the Right
Pedal Arm and the Pedal Wheel as indicated.
Tighten an M8 Nylon Locknut (102) with an M8 x
25mm Washer (95) onto the end of the Pivot Shaft
(15).
Attach the other Pivot Shaft (15) and the other Pedal
Wheel (35) to the Left Pedal Arm (12) in the same way.
5. See the inset drawing. While another person tips the
elliptical exerciser as shown, place a sturdy piece of
packaging foam beneath the elliptical exerciser.
Orient the Rear Stabilizer (2) so that the holes are
toward the front. While another person steadies the
elliptical exerciser, attach the Rear Stabilizer to the
back of the Frame (1) with four M8 x 68mm Button
Screws (110) and four M8 Split Washers (101).
Carefully remove the piece of packaging foam and tip
the elliptical exerciser back down.
5
1
110
110
101
2
35
35
102
12
15
88
102
94
Grease
122

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11. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Cover the floor beneath the
elliptical exerciser to protect the floor from damage. Note: Some extra hardware may be left over.
8. Apply the entire contents of the included Teflon®lubri-
cant packet to the Pivot Shafts (15). Apply a small
amount of grease to the axle on each Pivot Arm (7)
and to the two M8 x 28mm Washers (99). Slide a Pivot
Arm over the right Pivot Shaft (15). Insert the axle on
the Pivot Arm into the Right Upright (3). Note: The
Pedal (not shown) will need to be resting at the
bottom of the Incline Ramp (not shown) and you
will need to slightly push the Pedal toward the cen-
ter of the Incline Ramp during this step.
Next, slide an M8 x 28mm Washer (99) and a Wave
Washer (100) onto an M8 x 25mm Button Screw (81).
Tighten the Button Screw into the axle on the Pivot
Arm (7). Then, attach an Outer Upright Cover (74) to
the end of the axle with two M4 x 25mm Screws (105).
Attach the other Pivot Arm (7) to the left Pivot Shaft
(15) and the Left Upright (4) in the same way.
7
15
Lube
3
74
100
99
10.Plug the Power Cord (8) into the Power Receptical
(68) at the rear of the elliptical exerciser.
8
68
10
9. Loosen the M4 x 25mm Screws (105) in the Pivot
Arms (7). Identify the Right Handlebar (9). Hold two
Handlebar Covers (30) over the lower end of the Right
Handlebar as indicated. Insert the Right Handlebar
with the two Handlebar Covers down into the right
Pivot Arm and attach them with the two M4 x 25mm
Screws, an M4 x 12mm Round Head Screw (104), and
three M4 Star Washers (16).
Attach the Left Handlebar (10) in the same way.
9
10
9
8
81 105
7
4
30
30
7
105
16
105
16
104
Grease
15
Lube

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HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
This product
must be
grounded.
If it should
malfunction
or break
down,
grounding
provides a
path of least
resistance for
electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This prod-
uct is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the
power cord into an appropriate outlet that is prop-
erly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. This product is for
use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. Important: The
elliptical exerciser is not compatible with GFCI-
equipped outlets.
A temporary
adapter may
be used to
connect the
power cord
to a 2-pole
receptacle
as shown at
the right if a
properly
grounded
outlet is not
available. The temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet 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 out-
let box covers are not grounded. Contact a quali-
fied electrician to determine if the outlet box cover
is grounded before using an adapter.
Note: When the power cord is plugged in, the ellip-
tical exerciser’s incline system may automatically
calibrate itself. During the calibration process,
three dashes (– – –) will appear in the console dis-
play, and the ramp will rise to the highest position
and then sink to the lowest position. The calibra-
tion process will last for one to two minutes. If the
incline system does not calibrate itself, see HOW
TO CALIBRATE THE INCLINE SYSTEM on page
21.
EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handlebars
and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position.
Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until
they begin to move with a continuous motion.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped-
als come to a complete stop. The elliptical exerciser
does not have a free wheel; the pedals will contin-
ue to move until the flywheel stops. When the ped-
als are stationary, step off the highest pedal first.
Then, step off the lowest pedal.
DANGER: Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can result
in an increased risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman 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 qual-
ified electrician.
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Plug
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Pin
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
Grounded Outlet Box
Adapter
Lug
Metal Screw
Pedals
Handlebar

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and
effective. When the manual mode of the console is
selected, the resistance of the elliptical exerciser and
the angle of the ramp can be changed with the touch
of a button. As you exercise, the console will provide
continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure
your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor.
The console also offers fifteen preset programs. Each
program automatically changes the resistance of the
elliptical exerciser and prompts you to increase or
decrease your pace as it guides you through an effec-
tive workout.
In addition, the console features four heart rate pro-
grams that automatically change the resistance of the
elliptical exerciser and prompt you to vary your pace to
keep your heart rate near a target level as you exer-
cise.
The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol-
ogy. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a per-
sonal trainer in your home. Using a stereo audio cable,
you can connect the elliptical exerciser to your portable
stereo, home stereo, computer, or VCR and play spe-
cial iFIT.com MP3, CD, and video programs (iFIT.com
MP3 programs, CDs, and videocassettes are available
separately). iFIT.com programs automatically control
the resistance of the elliptical exerciser and prompt
you to vary your pace as a personal trainer coaches
you through every step of your workout. High-energy
music provides added motivation. To purchase and
download iFIT.com MP3 programs, go to
www.iFIT.com. To purchase iFIT.com CDs and
videocassettes, call toll-free 1-888-825-2588.
With the elliptical exerciser connected to your comput-
er, you can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com
and access programs directly from the internet.
Explore www.iFIT.com for more information.
To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 11. To use a preset
program, see page 13. To use a heart rate program,
see page 14. To use an iFIT.com MP3, CD, or video
program, see page 19. To use an iFIT.com program
directly from our Web site, see page 20.
Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face
of the console, remove it before using the console.
Matrix
CONSOLE DIAGRAM