Summary of Contents for NordicTrack E 8.5 Elliptical
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Model No. NTEVEL88012.0 Serial No. USER’S MANUAL Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal (under frame) CUSTOMER SERVICE UNITED KINGDOM Call: 08457 089 009 From Ireland: 053 92 36102 Website: www.iconsupport.eu E-mail: csuk@iconeurope.com Write: ICON Health &...
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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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. Orient the Front Stabilizer (3) as shown. While a second person lifts the Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Frame with two M10 x 120mm Screws (100) and two M10 Split Washers (88). 4. Orient the Small Bumper (13) so that the recessed holes are in the indicated location.
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5. Orient the Upright (5) and the Top Cover (23) as shown. Slide the Top Cover upward onto the Upright. Have a second person hold the Upright (5) and the Top Cover (23) near the Frame (1). Connect the Upright Wire (60) to the Frame Wire (109).
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6. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the Upright (5) into the Frame (1). Attach the Upright (5) with six M8 x 16mm Screws (102) and six M8 Split Washers (83). Do not tighten the Screws yet. Slide the Top Cover (23) downward. Do not press the Top Cover into the Right and Left Frame Covers (21, 22) yet.
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8. Using a small plastic bag to keep your fingers clean, apply a generous amount of the included grease to the Upright Axle (48) and to two Wave Washers (118). Insert the Upright Axle (48) into the Upright (5) and center it. Slide a Wave Washer (118) onto Grease each end of the Upright Axle.
10. Note: If you purchase the optional chest heart rate monitor (see page 26), see step 25 on page 18 and install the receiver included with the heart rate monitor. Attach the Rear Upright Cover (24) to the Upright (5) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (93). 11.
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12. Identify the Short Pedal Arm Axles (115) and the Long Pedal Axles (not shown). Apply a small amount of grease to a Short Pedal Arm Axle (115) and to an M8 x 23mm x 1.5mm Washer (91). 102 91 Grease Next, tighten an M8 x 16mm Screw (102) and an M8 x 23mm x 1.5mm Washer (91) a few turns...
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14. Apply a small amount of grease to a Long Pedal Arm Axle (106) and to an M8 x 23mm x 1.5mm Washer (91). Next, tighten an M8 x 16mm Screw (102) and an M8 x 23mm x 1.5mm Washer (91) a few turns into one end of the Long Pedal Arm Axle (106).
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16. Remove and discard the cap (not shown) on the right Adjustment Pin (44). Attach an Adjustment Knob (45) to the right Adjustment Pin (44) with an M6 x 12mm Screw (111). Then, press the tabs on a Knob Cap (46) into the Adjustment Knob (45).
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18. Orient the Console Cover (11) as shown. While a second person holds the Console Cover near the Upright (5), insert the Upright Wire (60) and the Extension Wire (121) upward through the Console Cover. Then, slide the Console Cover (11) onto the Upright (5).
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21. While a second person holds the Console (33) near the Handlebar (10), connect the console wires to the Upright Wire (60), to the Extension Avoid pinching Wire (121), and to the Pulse Wire (79). the wires Insert the excess wire into the Handlebar (10). Tip: Avoid pinching the wires.
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23. Plug the Power Adapter (59) into the receptacle on the frame of the elliptical. If necessary, plug the Power Adapter (59) into the Plug Adapter (B). Note: To plug the Power Adapter (59) into an outlet, see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER on page 19.
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If you purchase the optional heart rate monitor (see page 26), follow the additional step below to install the receiver included with the heart rate monitor. 25. See step 17. Remove the Front and Rear Leg Covers (29, 30, 31, 32) if necessary. See steps 11 and 10.
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER To use the elliptical, first hold the handle, pull back on the frame, press the latch button, and lower the frame. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL perature before you plug in the power adapter.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE STRIDE LENGTH HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL To adjust the stride length of the elliptical, first loosen To mount the elliptical, hold the upper body arms or the an adjustment knob. Next, pull the adjustment knob handlebars and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest outward until the adjustment bracket will move freely.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When you use the manual mode of the console, you can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch of a button.
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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 or 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 27 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 AN IFIT WORKOUT select a competition workout, the display may count down to the beginning of the race. 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the console to turn on the console. 5. Start the workout. When you turn on the console, the display will turn See step 3 on page 24.
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HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM THE OPTIONAL CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR To play music or audio books through the console Whether your sound system while you exercise, plug a 3.5 mm male goal is to to 3.5 mm male audio cable (not included) into the jack burn fat or to on the console and into a jack on your MP3 player, strengthen your...
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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, 6.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical regularly. Next, locate the Reed Switch (69). Loosen, but do not Replace any worn parts immediately. remove, the M4 x 16mm Screw (93). To clean the elliptical, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT Loosen the Pivot Screw (97). Then, tighten the Belt Adjustment Screw (85) until the Drive Belt (38) is tight. If you can feel the pedals slip while you are pedaling, even when the resistance is adjusted to the highest level, the drive belt may need to be adjusted.
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.
PART LIST Model No. NTEVEL88012.0 R0613A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Frame Right Pivot Arm Folding Frame Left Pivot Arm Front Stabilizer Adjustment Arm Spring Rear Stabilizer Adjustment Pad Upright Bumper Right Upper Body Leg M4 x 19mm Self-tapping Screw Left Upper Body Leg Upright Bushing Right Upper Body Arm...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Anchored Zip Tie Adjustment Bracket Cover M8 x 16mm Screw Pedal Plate M10 Locknut Short Pedal Arm Axle M8 x 45mm Bolt Large Bumper M8 Locknut Pivot Arm Bushing Long Pedal Arm Axle Wave Washer M10 x 25mm Screw Pedal Arm Bushing...
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) • the name of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • t he key number and description of the replacement part(s) (see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual) RECYCLING INFORMATION This electronic product must not be disposed of in municipal waste.
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