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CUSTOMER HOT LINE: 1-888-825-2588 Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST CAUTION Visit our website at Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using www.nordictrack.com this equipment. Save this manual new products, prizes, for future reference. fitness tips, and much more!
LIMITED WARRANTY ............. . .Back Cover Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual. NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
8. To purchase a surge suppressor, see 21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make your local NordicTrack dealer or call 1-800- 806-3651 and order part number 146148. sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
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22. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an 25. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill electronic “chirping” sound will alert you regularly. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the 26.
And when you’re not exercising, the unique calling. The model number is NTTL15512. The serial 3500 R can be folded up, requiring less than half the number can be found on a decal attached to the tread- floor space of other treadmills.
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 phillips screwdriver, adjustable wrench and wire cutters Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant.
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4. Pull the Upright Wire Harness (101) up through a Handrail Spacer (114). Place the Handrail Spacer on the Cutout right Upright (110) as shown, with the cutout turned to- ward the treadmill (refer to inset drawing A). Connect the Upright Wire Harness (101) to the wires ex- tending from the Console Base (76).
Adapter the right). To purchase a surge suppressor, see Surge Suppressor 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).
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Program Display Pulse Pulse Sensor Sensor Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face Clip of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE sonal trainer right in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your The advanced console offers an impressive array of home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play features to help you get the most from your exercise.
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Plug in the power cord. CAUTION: Before operating the See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on console, read the following precautions. page 8. • Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- ing on the power. Move the on/off switch to the on position. •...
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Follow your progress with the LED track and HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE the displays. The LED track—When Insert the key fully into the console. the manual mode or the iFIT.com mode is se- See GETTING STARTED on page 10. lected, the program dis- play will show an LED Select the manual mode.
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Speed/Pace display— When you are finished exercising, stop the This display shows the walking belt and remove the key. speed of the walking belt and your current Step onto the foot pads, press the Stop button, pace (pace is mea- and adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest sured in minutes per level.
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Each program is divided into several time seg- override the setting by pressing the Speed or ments of different lengths. The Time display Incline buttons on the console. Every few times shows both the time remaining in the program and one of the Speed buttons is pressed, an additional the time remaining in the current segment.
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adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill to the HOW TO CREATE CUSTOM PROGRAMS desired levels by pressing the Speed and Incline buttons. Every few times one of the Speed but- tons is pressed, an additional indicator will light or Insert the key fully into the console.
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When the first segment is completed, all speed HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS settings will move one column to the left. The speed setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment column Insert the key fully into the console. and the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the second seg- See GETTING STARTED on page 10.
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Press the Start button or the Speed + button to HOW TO USE THE FITNESS TEST PROGRAM start the program. The fitness test program is designed to measure your When the button is relative fitness level. For the best results, the fitness pressed, the Distance/ test program should be used at a time when your en- Laps display will show...
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When the cool-down segment is completed, the HOW TO USE THE PULSE-DRIVEN PROGRAM walking belt will slow to a stop. After the fitness test program is com- pleted, your fitness level The pulse-driven program automatically adjusts the will be shown in the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart Time display.
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If the speed or incline setting for the current seg- Press the Start button or the Speed + button to ment is too high or too low, you can adjust the set- start the program. ting with the Speed or Incline buttons. However, if you decrease the speed, the incline will automati- A moment after the button is pressed, the tread- cally increase;...
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CDs, the treadmill must be con- stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the treadmill with a built-in VCR, see instruction B.
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If the speed or incline settings are too high or too • Make sure that the audio cable is properly low, you can manually override the settings at any connected, that it is fully plugged in, and that time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on it is not wrapped around a power cord.
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Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM pads. Find the clip attached to the key and OUR WEB SITE slide the clip onto the waistband of your cloth- ing. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access When the on-screen countdown ends, the program basic programs, audio programs, and video programs will begin and the walking belt will begin to move.
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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The console features an information mode that keeps An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has features to the console. The chest pulse sensor provides been operated and the total number of miles that the hands-free operation and allows you to use the con- walking belt has moved.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be per- manently damaged. Remove the key and unplug the power cord.
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the lock knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the pin on the lock knob.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, 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). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 8. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- 3”–4”...
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body WARNING: begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal Before beginning this is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- or any exercise program, consult your physi- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in cian.
PART LIST—Model No. NTTL15512 R0302A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Allen Wrench Motor Isolator Wheel Bolt Incline Motor Bolt (Top) Rear Endcap (Left) Endcap Washer Roller Adj.
Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). When ordering parts, please be prepared to give the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (NTTL15512) • The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (NordicTrack ® 3500 R treadmill) •...
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WHAT IS COVERED—The entire NordicTrack ® 3500 R treadmill (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in ma- terial and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser.