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Model No. NTEX03912.1 Serial No. USER’S MANUAL Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY To register your product and activate your warranty today, go to www.nordictrackservice.com/ registration. CUSTOMER CARE For service at any time, go to www.nordictrackservice.com.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary reading this manual, please see the front cover of this NORDICTRACK GX 4.5 exercise bike. Cycling is an manual. To help us assist you, note the product model ® effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular tness, number and serial number before contacting us.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the key number is the quantity needed for assembly.
ASSEMBLY • To watch an assembly • Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts video, go to are marked “R” or “Right.” http://productvideo.co/ assembly/nordictrack or • To identify small parts, see page 7. use your mobile phone or smartphone to read •...
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2. Set a sturdy piece of packing material under the front of the Frame (1). Have a second person Wheel hold the Frame to prevent it from tipping while you complete this step. Identify the Front Stabilizer (2). Note: The Front Stabilizer has wheels;...
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4. Slide the Shield Cover (5) upward onto the Upright (4). Avoid pinching Have a second person hold the Shield Cover (5) the wires around the Upright (4) until you complete step 5. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires inside the Frame (1).
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6. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Handlebar (6) to the Upright (4) with four M6 x 20mm Screws (88) and four M6 Split Avoid pinching Washers (50). the wires 7. Insert the Main Wire (76) and the Frame Pulse Wire (75) upward through the indicated hole in the Upright (4).
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9. Identify the Right and Left Handlebar Covers (8, 9). Attach the Right and Left Handlebar Covers (8, 9) around the Handlebar (6) and the Upright (4) with four M4 x 22mm Screws (90). 10. Attach the Seat (15) to the Seat Carriage (11) with four M6 x 50mm Screws (65) and four M6 Washers (66) (only two of each are shown).
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11. Attach the Backrest (13) to the Seat Carriage (11) with five M8 x 16mm Screws (60) and five M8 Split Washers (61). Tip: It may be helpful to adjust the seat during this step. See HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT on page 16.
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13. Plug the Pulse Bar Pulse Wire (72) into the Frame Pulse Receptacle (75) located in the Left Seat Shield (24). 14. Identify the Right Pedal (16). Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the Right Pedal (16) clockwise into the Right Crank Arm (17).
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15. Plug the Power Adapter (49) into the receptacle on the frame of the exercise bike. Note: To plug the Power Adapter into an outlet, see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER on page 16. 16. After the exercise bike is assembled, inspect it to make sure that it is assembled correctly and that it functions properly.
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS IMPORTANT: If the exercise bike has been exposed To adjust the to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room pedal straps, temperature before plugging in the power adapter.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE through an optional iFit module. With the iFit mode, you can download personalized workouts, create your The advanced console offers an array of features own workouts, track your workout results, race against designed to make your workouts more effective and other iFit users, and access many other features.
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Distance (Dist.)—This display mode will show the distance that you have pedaled in miles or 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the kilometers. console to turn on the console. Pulse—This display mode will show your heart rate When you turn on the console, the display will turn when you use the handgrip heart rate monitor (see on.
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Press the Home button to return to the default When your pulse is detected, a heart symbol in the menu (see HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE calorie display will flash each time your heart beats, SETTINGS on page 24 to set the default menu). one or two dashes will appear, and then your heart If necessary, press the Home button again.
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HOW TO USE AN ONBOARD WORKOUT the profile will begin to flash. If a different resis- tance level and/or target speed is programmed for 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the the next segment, the resistance level and/or target console to turn on the console.
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HOW TO USE A SET-A-GOAL WORKOUT Note: If you manually change the resistance during a calorie goal workout, the length of the workout 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the will adjust automatically to ensure that you meet console to turn on the console.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT Press the Map button, the Train button, or the Lose Wt. button to download the next workout of that You must have an iFit module to use an iFit workout. type in your schedule. To purchase an iFit module at any time, go to Press the Compete button to compete in a race www.iFit.com or call the telephone number on the...
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6. Follow your progress with the display. 7. Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 4 on page 18. See step 5 on page 19. The My Trail tab will show a map of the trail you are 8. When you are finished exercising, the console walking or running or it will show a track and the will turn off automatically.
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HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS If no module is connected, the display will show the words NO IFIT MODULE. If no module is con- The console features a user mode that allows you to nected, go to step 10. view usage information, select a unit of measurement, and adjust the contrast level of the display.
FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the exercise bike regu- HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH larly. Replace any worn parts immediately. If the console does not display correct feedback, the To clean the exercise bike, use a damp cloth and a reed switch should be adjusted.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT Then, remove all the screws from the Left and Right Front Shields (22, not shown); there are three sizes If the pedals slip while you are pedaling, even while the of screws in the Front Shields—note which size of resistance is adjusted to the highest setting, the drive screw you remove from each hole.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- WARNING: cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning this time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your or any exercise program, consult your physi- body uses carbohydrate calories for energy.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to provide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...