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CUSTOMER HOT LINE: 1-888-825-2588 Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST 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 crosstrainer. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. using the elliptical crosstrainer. Various factors, including the user's move- ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate 2.
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack tional questions, please call our Customer Service ® CXT 970 elliptical crosstrainer. The CXT 970 is an Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your (excluding holidays).
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the two included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench , a rubber mallet...
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3. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33) onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw V-shaped Groove into one end of the Incline Axle (29). Next, apply a small amount of the included grease to the Incline Axle.
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6. Identify the Left Pedal (41). Attach the Left Pedal to the Left Spring Arm (3) with an M10 x 36mm Carriage Bolt (61), an M10 Washer (63), and an Adjustment Knob (77) as shown. Note: The Left Pedal can be attached in any of five positions (see HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS on page 9).
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver and the Y-connector included with the chest pulse sensor. Screws 1. Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the Console (87).
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER pedal. Slide the pedals forward or backward to the desired position, and then retighten the knobs. Make To mount the elliptical crosstrainer, hold the handgrip sure that both pedals are in the same position. pulse sensor and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Matrix Training Zone Bar Displays Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the con- sole, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE sonal trainer right in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the elliptical crosstrainer The advanced console offers a selection of features to your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and...
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Watch your progress with the matrix, the HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Training Zone bar, and the two displays. The matrix— Make sure that the power supply is plugged in. When the manual mode or the Make sure that the power supply is plugged into iFIT.com mode is the elliptical crosstrainer (see assembly step 8 on selected, the matrix...
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Note: The console can display speed and distance you, and your fingers must be touching the other in either miles or kilometers. To determine which contacts. Avoid moving your hands. unit of measure- ment is selected, When your pulse is hold down the Start detected, the heart Program button for...
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flash, a series of tones will sound, and all resis- HOW TO USE A SMART PROGRAM tance settings will move one column to the left. The resistance setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Make sure that the power supply is plugged in.
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display. You must enter your age to use a heart HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM rate program. If you have already entered your age, press the Enter Age button and go to step 5. If you have not entered your age, press the + or Each heart rate program helps you to keep your heart –...
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As you exercise, the Training Zone bar will help HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, you to keep your heart rate near the heart rate OR COMPUTER setting for the current segment. The lit indicators in the bar will show your actual pace.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a see instruction A below.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note: If your computer has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A. If your computer has only a see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is PHONES jack, see instruction B.
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Press the play button on your CD player or HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO VCR. PROGRAMS A moment after the play button is pressed, your personal trainer will begin guiding you through To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical your workout.
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Follow the on-line instructions to start the HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM program. OUR WEB SITE When you start the program, an on-screen count- down will begin. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the Return to the elliptical crosstrainer and begin internet.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer To prevent damage to the console, keep liquids away regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. from the console. Always remove the batteries from the console when storing the elliptical crosstrainer. For smooth operation of HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER...
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- WARNING: gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. Before beginning this or any exercise pro- If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your gram, consult your physician.
PART LIST—Model No. NTEL99010 R1201A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Frame Extension Wire Harness Upright Reed Switch Bracket Left Spring Arm Spring Bracket Right Spring Arm Reed Switch Clamp Incline Frame Magnet Crank Arm Left Rear Spring Bracket Left Upper Body Arm Right Rear Spring Bracket Large Pulley...
Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information when calling: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (NTEL99010) • The NAME of the product (NordicTrack ® CXT 970 elliptical crosstrainer) •...
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