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CUSTOMER HOT LINE: 1-888-825-2588 Mon.ÐFri., 6 a.m.Ð6 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 8. Always hold the handlebar or the upper using the elliptical crosstrainer. body arms when mounting, dismounting, or using the elliptical crosstrainer.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack tional questions, please call our Customer Service ¨ VGR900 elliptical crosstrainer. The NordicTrack ¨ Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday VGR900 is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the (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 Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline Axle Screw into one end of the Incline Axle (29). Next, V-shaped Groove apply a small amount of the included grease to the Incline Axle.
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6. Remove the four M10 Nylon Locknuts (not shown) from the welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1). Lay a cloth over the front of the Frame (1) to protect it from scratches. Lay the Upright (2) in the position shown.
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9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left Crank Arm (6). Side a Plastic Pedal Spacer (92) and the Left Pedal Grease Arm (3) onto the axle on the left Crank Arm (6). Note: It may be helpful to use a rubber mallet to tap these parts on.
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER INCLINE ADJUSTMENT To mount the elliptical crosstrainer, hold the handlebar The intensity of your exercise can be further adjusted and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position. by raising or lowering the incline frame.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE 2. As you exercise, watch your progress with the train- ing zone display and the LCD displays. The console offers a selection of features to help you get more from your workouts. The water bottle holders The training zone keep your water bottle handy during your workouts;...
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer LUBRICATING THE INCLINE BRACKET regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. The incline For smooth bracket and the Upright operation of bolt on which it Incline the elliptical pivots should be Bolt Bracket crosstrainer,...
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your Burning Fat exercise program. Remember that a proper diet and To burn fat, you must exercise at a low intensity level adequate rest are essential for successful results. for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible WARNING: carbohydrate calories for energy.
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Training Zone Exercise EXERCISE FREQUENCY After warming up, increase the intensity of your exer- To maintain or improve your condition, plan three cise until your heart rate is in your training zone for 20 workouts each week, with at least one day of rest to 30 minutes.
PART LISTÑModel No. NTEL05991 R1000A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Frame Resistance Knob Upright Reed Switch Clamp Left Pedal Arm Magnet Right Pedal Arm Clamp Washer Incline Frame Resistance Control/Cable Crank Arm M8 Split Washer Left Upper Body Arm Clamp Bolt Large Pulley Rear Stabilizer Bolt...
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 (NTEL05991). ¥ The NAME of the product (NordicTrack ¨ VGR900 elliptical crosstrainer).