NordicTrack NTL18530 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPO TANT P ECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFO E YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OPE ATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE T EADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
T OUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
PA T LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
O DE ING EPLACEMENT PA TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
LIMITED WA ANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: An EXPLODED D AWING is attached in the center of this manual.
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 this treadmill are adequately
in ormed o all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described.
3. Place the treadmill on a level sur ace, with at
least eight eet o clearance behind it and two
eet on each side. 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 put 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. Keep children under the age o 12 and pets
away rom the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 pounds.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. 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.
10. When connecting the power cord (see page 9),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable o carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all o the speci ications described on
page 9. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-800-
806-3651 and order part number 146148.
12. Failure to use a properly unctioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con-
trol system o the treadmill. I the control sys-
tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed or stop unexpectedly, which may result
in a all and serious injury.
13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor 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
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 i the tread-
mill 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 move the reset/o circuit
breaker to the o position when the treadmill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 or
the location o the reset/o circuit breaker.)
19. 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 TREADMILL on page 26.) You
must be able to sa ely li t 45 pounds (20 kg) in
order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
20. Do not change the incline o the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.
21. When olding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is ully closed.
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

22. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an
electronic “chirping” sound will alert you
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 in-
cline changes. In some instances, the speed
and/or incline may change be ore the per-
sonal trainer describes the change.
23. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, you
can manually override the speed and incline
settings at any time by pressing the speed
and incline buttons. However, when the next
“chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will
change to the next settings o the CD or video
program.
24. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos rom
your CD player or VCR when you are not
using them.
25. Inspect and properly tighten all parts o the
treadmill regularly.
26. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.
27. 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. 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 per ormed by an authorized service
representative only.
28. This treadmill is intended or in-home use
only. Do not use this treadmill in any commer-
cial, rental, or institutional setting.
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 decal shown has been placed on the treadmill. I the decal is missing or illegi-
ble, please call our Customer Service Department, toll- ree, to order a ree replace-
ment decal (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 35). Apply the decal in
the location shown.

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack®
5200 treadmill. The 5200 treadmill offers an im-
pressive array of features to make your home work-
outs more enjoyable and effective. And when you’re
not exercising, the unique 5200 treadmill can be
folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of
other treadmills.
For your bene it, read this manual care ully be ore
using the treadmill. If you have questions after read-
ing this 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 (ex-
cluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note
the product model number and serial number before
calling. The model number of the treadmill is
NTL18530. The serial number can be found on a decal
attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of this
manual for the location).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handrail Console
Fan
Latch Knob
Book Holder
Key/Clip
eset/Off
Circuit Breaker
Walking Belt
Flexible Walking Platform
Foot ail
Power Cord
ear oller
Adjustment Bolts
Water Bottle Holder*
Pulse Sensor
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
*No water bottle is included.

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrench
and your own lat-bladed screwdriver , wire cutters , and adjustable
wrench .
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 treadmill 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 or foot pads,
simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
2. With the help of a second person, carefully raise both
Uprights (99) to a vertical position. Press the Latch Knob
Sleeve (111) into the left Upright and hold the Latch Knob
Spacer (112) against the left Upright.
emove the Latch Knob (113) from the Latch Pin (107).
Make sure that the Latch Pin Collar (109) and the Spring
(110) are on the Latch Pin. (Note: If there are two Latch
Pin Collars, place one on each side of the Spring.) Insert
the Latch Pin into the Latch Knob Sleeve (111) and the
Left Upright (99).
Tighten the Latch Knob (113) onto the Latch Pin (107).
99
112
111
113
110
109
107
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1. Slide the treadmill out of the box. Insert the three Cage
Nuts (96) into the three indicated holes in the treadmill.
To insert each Cage Nut (96), first hook one side of the
Cage Nut into a hole and then use a flat-bladed screw-
driver to press the other side into the hole, as shown.
96
96
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3. With the help of a second person, raise the Walking
Platform (24) to the storage position and make sure that
the latch pin is engaged as described on page 26.
Position the Base Plate (91) on the treadmill as shown.
Attach the Base Plate with the three Base Plate Screws
(92). Note: It may be helpful if a second person tips the
treadmill slightly as you tighten the Screws.
If the treadmill rocks slightly, turn one or both of the
Leveling Feet (127) under the Uprights (99) until the
rocking motion is eliminated. Carefully lower the Walking
Platform (24) to the floor as described on page 27. 91
24
92
99
127
127
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5. Insert two Handrail Bolts (104) with Handrail Spacers
(106) into the right Upright (99) and the right Handrail
(83). Be care ul not to pinch the wires. Make sure that
the Handrail Spacers are flush against the right Upright,
with the thick sides facing the center of the treadmill, as
shown in the inset drawing. Next, lift the right Handrail
(83) slightly and align the Bolts with the holes in the
Handrail. Thread the Bolts into the Handrail. Do not
tighten the Bolts yet.
Attach the left Handrail (not shown) in the same way.
Then, tighten all our Handrail Bolts (104).
6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened be ore you use the treadmill. Place a mat beneath the
treadmill to protect the loor. For your benefit, familiarize yourself with the information on pages 28 to 30.
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104
99
106
4. Cut the plastic tie holding the Upright Wire Harness (119)
in the right Upright (99). Have a second person hold the
Handrails (83) near the Uprights. Connect the Upright
Wire Harness to the wires extending from the Console
Base (56). The connectors should slide together eas-
ily and snap into place. I they do not, turn one con-
nector and try again. Then, insert the connectors and
the Upright Wire Harness into the hole in the right
Upright. Set the Handrails on the Uprights, being careful
not to pinch the wires.
99
56
83
4
119
Thick
Side
106
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1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. emove
the indicated screws from the Console Back (89).
Important: The screws may be di erent lengths. Keep
track o which screws were removed rom which holes.
emove the Console Back.
2. Peel the paper off the pad on the bottom of the receiver
(A). Turn the receiver so the cylinder is on the side
shown, and press the receiver into the bottom of the
Console Base (56) in the indicated location.
I you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 25), ollow the steps below to install the re-
ceiver and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor.
89
81
Screws
1
2
56
A
Cylinder
3. Connect the included Short Jumper Wire (B) to the wire on
the receiver (A). Connect the other end of the Short
Jumper Wire to the PLS2 jack on the back of the Console
(81). If there is a wire already plugged into the PLS2 jack,
unplug it. Note: The other wires included with the receiver
may be discarded. The wire tie can be used to tie wires, if
needed.
Make sure that no wires are pinched. See step 1.
eattach the Console (81) with the screws. Important: I
the screws are not put back into the same holes rom
which they were removed, the Console will be dam-
aged.
81
B
PLS2
Jack
3
A

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THE PERFORMANT LUBETM WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PE FO MANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat-
orm. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your home’s 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 o
your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at
the right). To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-800-806-
3651 and order part number 146148.
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 o 400 volts or less
and a minimum surge dissipation o 450 joules.
The surge suppressor must be electrically rated
or 120 volts AC and 15 amps. There must be a
monitoring light on the surge suppressor to indi-
cate whether it is unctioning properly. Failure to
use a properly unctioning surge suppressor could
result in damage to the control system o the
treadmill. I the control system is damaged, the
walking belt may change speed or stop unexpect-
edly, which may result in a all and serious injury.
This product must be grounded. If 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.
Important: The treadmill is not compatible with
GFCI-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 quali ied elec-
trician to determine i the outlet box cover is
grounded be ore using an adapter.
DANGER: Improper connection
o the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk o electric shock.
Check with a quali ied electrician or service-
man i you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modi y
the plug provided with the product—i it will
not it the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a quali ied electrician.
1
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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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to help you get the most from your exercise.
When the manual mode of the console is selected, the
speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with
the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
display continuous exercise feedback. You can even
measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sen-
sor. Note: For in ormation about an optional chest
pulse sensor, see page 25.
Eleven preset workout programs are also offered. Each
program automatically controls the speed and incline
of the treadmill to give you an effective workout. You
can even create custom workout programs and store
them in memory for future use.
In addition, the console offers two heart rate programs
that automatically adjust the speed and incline of the
treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target level
while you exercise. Note: The heart rate programs re-
quire the use of the optional chest pulse sensor.
The console also features new iFIT.com interactive
technology. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a
personal trainer right in your home. Using the included
audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home
stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play special
iFIT.com CD programs (iFIT.com CDs are available
separately). IFIT.com CD programs automatically con-
trol the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal
trainer guides you through every step of your workout.
High-energy music provides added motivation. Each
CD features two programs designed by certified per-
sonal trainers.
In addition, you can connect the treadmill to your VC
and TV and play iFIT.com video programs (videocas-
settes are available separately). Video programs offer
the same benefits as iFIT.com CD programs, but add
the excitement of working out with a class and an
instructor—the hottest new trend at health clubs.
With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and ac-
cess programs directly from the internet. Additional op-
tions are soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for
details.
To purchase iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, call
toll- ree 1-800-735-0768.
Pulse
Sensor
Pulse
Sensor
Clip
Key
Program
Display
Main
Display
Note: If there is a thin sheet
of clear plastic on the face
of the console, remove it.