Summary of Contents for ICON Health & Fitness NordicTrack VU19
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nordictrack.com USER’S MANUAL Model No. NTEX76918.0 Serial No. 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 my.nordictrack.com. CUSTOMER CARE For service at any time, go to 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 VU 19 exercise bike. Cycling is one manual. To help us assist you, note the product model ® of the most effective exercises for increasing cardio- 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 • Assembly requires two persons. • In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires the following tools: • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the one Phillips screwdriver packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until you finish all assembly steps.
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3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1) with two M10 x 110mm Screws (53). 4. Orient the Upright (4) and the Shield Cover (7) as shown. Slide the Shield Cover upward onto the Upright. Have a second person hold the Upright (4) and the Shield Cover (7) near the front of the Frame (1).
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5. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the Upright (4) onto the Frame (1). Attach the Upright (4) with four M10 x 15mm Screws (65) and four M10 Washers (31); start all the Screws, and then tighten them. Do not press the Shield Cover (7) into Avoid pinching place yet.
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7. Orient the Knob Shield (9) as shown, and press it onto the Shield Cover (7). Then, tighten the Seat Post Knob (27) into the Frame (1). Next, loosen and pull the Seat Post Knob (27), slide the Seat Post (6) upward or downward to the desired position, and then release the Seat Post Knob.
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9. Remove the Seat Knob (26) from the Seat Bracket (30) inside the Seat Carriage (24). Next, set the Seat Carriage (24) on the Seat Post (6). Then, insert the Seat Knob (26) upward into the Seat Post, and tighten the Seat Knob into the Seat Bracket (30) inside the Seat Carriage.
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11. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Console (13) to the Upright (4) with four #8 x 18mm Screws (34); start all the Screws, and then tighten them. Avoid pinching the wires 12. Have a second person hold the Right Handlebar (5) near the Upright (4).
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13. Note: For clarity, the console is not shown in this step. Attach the Front Console Cover (12) to the Upright (4) with two #8 x 18mm Screws (34). 14. Note: For clarity, the console is not shown in this step. Press the Rear Console Cover (15) onto the Front Console Cover (12).
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16. Identify the Right Pedal (21). Using an adjust- able wrench, firmly tighten the Right Pedal clockwise into the Right Crank Arm (19). Firmly tighten the Left Pedal (not shown) counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm (not shown). IMPORTANT: You must turn the Left Pedal counterclockwise to attach it.
THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR • Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place. Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag or If the heart rate monitor looks like the one shown in other container that may trap moisture.
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 tighten a pedal to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room strap (D), pull down- temperature before you plug in the power adapter.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE When you use the manual mode of the console, you can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch The advanced console offers an array of features of a button. designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable.
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HOW TO TURN ON THE CONSOLE HOW TO USE THE TOUCH SCREEN The included power adapter must be used to oper- The console features a tablet with a full-color touch ate the exercise bike. See HOW TO PLUG IN THE screen.
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HOW TO SET UP THE CONSOLE To use the manual mode, see this page. To use a map workout or an onboard workout, see page Before you use the exercise bike for the first time, set 21. To create a draw-your-own-map workout, see page 23.
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4. Follow your progress. with your palms resting against the contacts. Avoid moving your hands or gripping the contacts The console offers several display modes. The tightly. display mode that you select will determine which When your pulse is detected, your heart rate workout information is shown.
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HOW TO USE A MAP WORKOUT OR AN ONBOARD symbol). You must be logged into your iFit account WORKOUT to save a featured map workout (see step 3 on page 24). 1. Touch the screen or press any button on the console to turn on the console.
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If the resistance level is too high or too low, you can publish your results using one of the options on can manually override the setting by pressing the the screen. Then, touch Finish to return to the main Resistance buttons. If you press a Resistance menu.
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HOW TO CREATE A DRAW-YOUR-OWN-MAP If you make a mistake, touch Undo on the left side WORKOUT of the screen. 1. Touch the screen or press any button on the The screen will display the elevation and distance console to turn on the console. statistics for your workout.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT 4. Select an iFit workout that you have previously added to your schedule on iFit.com. To use an iFit workout, the console must be connected IMPORTANT: Before iFit workouts will load, you to a wireless network (see HOW TO CONNECT TO A must add them to your schedule on iFit.com WIRELESS NETWORK on page 26).
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HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS 3. View the console tour presentation. IMPORTANT: Some of the settings and features To view a tour presentation that will guide you described may not be enabled. Occasionally, a through the features of the console, touch How It firmware update may cause your console to function Works.
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HOW TO CONNECT TO A WIRELESS NETWORK Note: You must have your own wireless network and an 802.11b/g/n router with SSID broadcast To use iFit workouts and to use several other features enabled (hidden networks are not supported). of the console, the console must be connected to a wireless network.
HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM hold the Bluetooth button on the console for 3 seconds; the console will enter pairing mode. To play music or audio books through the console sound system while you exercise, plug a 3.5 mm male When your device and the console pair successfully, to 3.5 mm male audio cable (not included) into the the audio from your device will play through the con-...
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH Regular maintenance is important for optimal If the console does not display correct feedback, the reed switch should be adjusted. Before adjusting the performance and to reduce wear. Inspect and properly reed switch, first unplug the power adapter.
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) •...
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