Summary of Contents for NordicTrack Apex 6500 30705.3
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in- structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON as- sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the 26. Never insert or drop any object into any treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See opening on the treadmill. ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD DANGER: AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 24.) You Always unplug the power must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to cord immediately after use, before cleaning...
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack ® ing this manual, please see the front cover of this man- APEX 6500 treadmill. The APEX 6500 treadmill offers ual. To help us assist you, note the product model a selection of features designed to make your work- number and serial number before contacting us.
3/4” Tek Screw (58)–4 1/2” Silver Screw (48)–1 ASSEMBLY Spacer Screw (60)–2 Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. 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 walking belt or the shipping carton.
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2. Attach the four Base Pads (81) to the bottom of the Upright (20) with the four 1" Tek Screws (82) in the locations shown. 3. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Upright (20) to the vertical position. Remove the band securing the Upright Wire Harness (73) to the right Upright.
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5. Attach the Latch Housing (34) to the left Upright (20) with two Screws (7); start both Screws and then tighten them. Note: Make sure that the large hole in the Latch Housing is on the indicated side. Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar and the spring are on the pin.
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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23), follow the steps below to install the re- ceiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated Screws (7) from the back of the Console Base (98).
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- outlet that is properly installed and grounded in icone spray or other substances to the walking accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE with the 8-week Weight Loss program, or train for a long-distance run with the Marathon program. iFIT pro- The treadmill console offers an impressive array of grams automatically control the treadmill while the features designed to make your workouts more effec- voice of a personal trainer coaches you and motivates tive and enjoyable.
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER The console also features a settings mode that allows you to select a system of measurement for the con- IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to sole, turn on and turn off the demo mode, enter an cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- audio trainer setting, adjust the volume and contrast perature before turning on the power.
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3. Enter user information. DEMO MODE and then press the User/Enter but- ton. Next, press the increase or decrease button Highlight the words USER WEIGHT and then beside the User/Enter button to highlight OFF (to press the User/Enter button. Next, press the in- turn off the demo mode), LOGO (to display a logo), crease and decrease buttons beside the ROAD (to display an animation of a runner on a...
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 5. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. 1. Insert the key into the console. To change the incline of the treadmill, press the Incline increase or decrease button, or one of the See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page twelve 1 Step Incline buttons.
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• In addition, the display can show a workout his- To use the tory—a profile that represents the speed settings handgrip pulse that you select during your workout. At the be- sensor, first re- ginning of each minute of your workout, an addi- move the tional column will appear in the profile;...
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HOW TO USE A CARDIO PROGRAM repeatedly to select the desired display mode. If the first or second display mode is selected, a profile 1. Insert the key into the console. of the speed settings of the program will appear in the display.
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6. Measure your heart rate if desired. If the speed or incline setting for the current seg- ment is too high or too low, you can override the setting by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons; See step 7 on page 15. however, when the next segment begins, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed 7.
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HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM Pulse program 1 is divided into one-minute seg- ments. The same target heart rate setting is pro- grammed for all segments (except for the first two CAUTION: segments). Pulse program 2 is divided into 30 one- If you have heart prob- minute segments.
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During each one-minute segment of the program, To stop the program at any time, press the Stop the console will compare your heart rate to the cur- button. To restart the program, press the Start but- rent target heart rate setting. If your heart rate is ton.
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HOW TO CREATE A RECORD PROGRAM 4. Press the Start button to start the program. 1. Insert the key into the console. A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move. Hold the handrails and See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page begin walking.
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HOW TO USE A RECORD PROGRAM 4. Press the Start button to start the program. 1. Insert the key into the console. A moment after the button is pressed, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and in- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page cline settings that you programmed previously.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT CARD 4. Press the Start button to start the program. 1. Insert the key into the console. A moment after the button is pressed, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and in- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page cline settings of the program.
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HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR To play music or audio books through the console’s An optional chest pulse sensor offers hands-free oper- stereo speakers, you must connect your MP3 player or ation as it monitors your heart rate during your work- CD player to the console.
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 frame with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down until it is past the pin on the latch knob.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 see the front cover of this manual. 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 10. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- come damaged.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- WARNING: ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body Before beginning this begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal or any exercise program, consult your physi- is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- cian.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.
PART LIST—Model No. 30705.3 R0408A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Frame Thrust Washer Releasable Tie Endcap Bolt Plastic Tie Front Left Endcap Platform Support Bracket Screw Frame Pivot Washer Incline Stop Bracket...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Belly Pan Grommet – 4" Black Wire, M/F – 6" Blue Wire, 2F Hole Plug – 4" Red Wire, M/F Key/Clip – User's Manual Front Wheel Bolt Console *These parts are not illustrated. Support Bracket Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to pro- vide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...