Summary of Contents for NordicTrack Cx985 Elliptical
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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 and all 11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis- warnings on the elliptical exerciser before ing, stop immediately and cool down.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack tions after reading this manual, see the front cover of ® CX 985 elliptical exerciser. The CX 985 is an incredi- this manual. To help us assist you, please note the...
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 four included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable wrenches , a rubber mallet...
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2. While another person lifts the rear of the Frame (1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (6) to the Frame with four M8 x 44mm Button Screws (84) and a Support Plate (104) as shown. 3. Slide a Ramp Cover (48) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch Screw (76) as shown.
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5. Identify the Left Pedal (10), which is widest at the rear and has an opening on the left side. Attach the Left Wide Pedal to the Left Pedal Leg (4) with two M8 x 58mm Button Screws (83) and two M8 Split Washers (119). Attach the Right Pedal (11) to the Right Pedal Leg (5) in the same way.
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8. Locate one of the Handlebar Covers (26). Look inside of the Handlebar Cover and locate the square tabs connecting the two halves. Gently lift the tabs and dis- connect the halves. Hold the two halves of the Handlebar Cover (26) around the tube on the left side of the Upright (2).
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR If you have purchased the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 21), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the optional chest pulse sensor. 1. Look under the Console (17) and locate the access cover.
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent This product ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. must be Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in Grounded Outlet Box...
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Left Display Matrix Training Zone Bar Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it before using the console. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol- ogy.
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Monitor your progress with the matrix, the HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Training Zone bar, and the two displays. The matrix— Press any button on the console or begin When the manual pedaling to turn on the console. mode or the iFIT.com mode is Make sure that the power cord is properly selected, the matrix...
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Note: The console When your pulse is can display speed detected, the Heart and distance in Rate indicator either miles or kilo- above the right dis- meters. To find play will begin to which unit of mea- flash, one or two surement is select- dashes (–...
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setting for the cur- HOW TO USE RESISTANCE AND PACE rent segment. The PROGRAMS lit indicators in the bar will show your actual pace. If an Press any button on the console or begin indicator to the pedaling to turn on the console. right of the lit indi- cators is flashing See step 1 on page 12.
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Adjust the angle of the ramp as desired. HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS See step 4 on page 12. Each heart rate program helps you to keep your heart rate near a certain percentage of your maximum heart Monitor your progress with the two displays. rate during your workout.
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Hold the handgrip pulse sensor. odically compare your heart rate to To use a heart rate program, you must use the the heart rate set- handgrip pulse sensor (see step 6 on page 13) ting for the current or the optional chest pulse sensor. If you use the segment;...
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT 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 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CDs, the elliptical exerciser must be 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 1/8” 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 B. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, cable into the adapter. Plug the adapter into an see instruction A below.
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your workout. Simply follow your personal trainer’s HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO instructions. PROGRAMS The program will function in almost the same way as a resistance and pace program (see step 3 on To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical page 14).
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Return to the elliptical exerciser and begin HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM pedaling. OUR WEB SITE When the on-screen countdown ends, the pro- gram will begin. The program will function in Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play almost the same way as a resistance and pace iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the program (see step 3 on page 14).
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the elliptical HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER exerciser regularly. Replace any worn parts immedi- ately. Stand in front of the elliptical exerciser, hold the han- dlebars firmly, and place one foot against the ramp in For smooth the location shown below.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES WARNING: During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does Before beginning this or any exercise pro- your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. gram, consult your physician.
• the MODEL NUMBER of the product (NTE1192.1) • the NAME of the product (NordicTrack CX 985 elliptical exerciser) • the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s) (see pages 24 and 25) LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire NordicTrack...