Summary of Contents for NordicTrack Cx 1050 Elliptical
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CAUTION Visit our website at Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using www.nordictrack.com this equipment. Keep this manual new products, prizes, for future reference. fitness tips, and much more!
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.
Thank you for choosing the new NordicTrack ® tions after reading the manual, please see the front 1050 elliptical exerciser. The unique CX 1050 elliptical cover of this manual. To help us assist you, please exerciser offers an impressive selection of features...
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. 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. Identify the Pivot Axle (14), which is the longer of the two axles. Slide a Ramp Cover (48) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch Screw (76) as shown. Tighten the Patch Screw into one end of the Pivot Axle. Apply a small amount of the included grease to the Pivot Axle.
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5. Slide a Weld Spacer (119) onto the axle on the left side of the Upright (2); make sure that the open side of the Weld Spacer is facing the Upright. Next, apply a small amount of grease to the axle. Grease Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (118), which is marked with a sticker.
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8. Apply a liberal amount of grease to the long side of each M8 x 79mm Bolt Set (65). Identify the Left Pedal (10), which has a notch near the right side. Place the Left Pedal on the Left Pedal Leg (4).
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR To get the best performance from the chest pulse sen- trode areas on the inner side. Using a saline sor, please read the instructions below. solution such as saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode areas.
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Next, hold the chest pulse sensor near the console. CHEST PULSE SENSOR CARE While holding one thumb stationary, begin tapping the other thumb against the electrode area at a rate • Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each of about one tap per second. Check the heart rate use.
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 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 cable, you can connect the elliptical exerciser to your home stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and The state-of-the-art console offers an impressive array play special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com of features.
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The track will then darken and the indicators will again begin to light in succession. Note: When the console is activated, the words “WELCOME TO YOUR NORDICTRACK WORK- The Training Zone OUT” will scroll across the main display.
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The right side of the heart rate, hold the contacts; your palms must be main display will resting on the upper contacts, and your fingers show the approxi- must be touching the lower contacts. Avoid mov- mate numbers of ing your hands. calories and fat calo- ries you have burned When your pulse is...
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When only three seconds remain in the first seg- HOW TO USE PERSONAL TRAINER ment of the program, both the Current Segment PROGRAMS column and the column to the right will flash, a series of tones will sound, and all resistance set- tings will move one column to the left.
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Monitor your progress with the main display. Turn on the fan if desired. See step 4 on page 13. See step 6 on page 14. Measure your heart rate if desired. When the program is finished, the console will automatically turn off. See step 5 on page 14.
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Enter your age. HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS You must enter your age to use a heart rate pro- Each heart rate program helps you to keep your heart gram. If you have already entered your age, rate near a certain percentage of your maximum heart press the Enter button and go to step 4.
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As you exercise, the Training Zone bar will help provide motivation. Your actual heart rate you to keep your heart rate near the current tar- may be slower than the current target heart get heart rate for the program. The lit indicators rate.
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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 train- HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO er’s instructions. PROGRAMS The program will function in almost the same way as a personal trainer program (see step 3 on To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical page 15).
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Follow the desired links on our Web site to HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM select a program. OUR WEB SITE Read and follow the on-line instructions for using a program. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the Follow the on-line instructions to start the internet.
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Enter your age. HOW TO MEASURE YOUR BODY FAT PERCENTAGE If you have already entered your age, simply press the Enter button. If you have not entered your age, press the – or + button to enter your age, and then press the Enter button. CAUTION : The console uses a Enter your height.
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 During the first few minutes of exercise, your body WARNING: 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. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your gram, consult your physician.
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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. NEL1294.0 R0607A To locate parts shown below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 30 and 31. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Frame Pedal Leg Bushing Upright Resistance Motor Ramp Reed Switch Bracket Left Pedal Leg Clamp Right Pedal Leg Reed Switch/Wire...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 31.5mm Pulley Spacer Power Socket Right Crank Arm Left Upper Body Arm Flywheel Spacer Weld Spacer Support Plate Sleeve M8 x 38mm Button Bolt Upper Body Foam Grip Upper Foam Grip Upper Body Endcap Lower Foam Grip Upper Body Bushing M4 x 25mm Tek Screw...
• the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s) (see pages 28 to 31) LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire NordicTrack elliptical exerciser (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser.
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