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Model No. 831.23896.0 USER’S MANUAL 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 www.nordictrackservice.com/ registration. CUSTOMER CARE For service at any time, go to www.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 elliptical before using your elliptical. 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 ® ACT elliptical. The ACT elliptical manual. To help us assist you, note the product model provides an impressive selection of features designed 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 ...
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3. Identify the Frame Cover (54), and orient it as shown. Slide the Frame Cover onto the Frame (1), and press the posts on the Frame Cover into the indicated holes in the Frame. Next, orient the Upright (2) as shown. While a second person holds the Upright near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire Harness (81) to the Lower Wire Harness (82).
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5. Identify the Right Handrail (5). Orient the Right Handrail as shown. Avoid pinching the wires While a second person holds the Right Handrail Wire (5) near the Upright (2), tie the indicated wire tie to the Right Pulse Wire (80). Then, pull the other end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the Upright.
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7. Using a small plastic bag to keep your fingers clean, apply a generous amount of the included grease to the right axle on the Upright (2). Next, identify the Right Handlebar Leg (13) and orient it as shown. Grease Slide the Right Handlebar Leg (13) onto the axle on the Upright (2).
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9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the Left Pedal Arm (14). Position the Left Handlebar Leg (12) as shown. Then, insert the Left Pedal Arm (14) into the Left Handlebar Leg. Attach the Left Pedal Arm (14) with an M10 x 20mm Screw (61), a Pedal Axle Cover (39), and Grease an M10 Washer (64).
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11. Press the Right Rail Cover (7) downward into the Right Outer Shield (17). Attach the Left Rail Cover (6) in the same way. 12. Identify the Right Handlebar (11). Orient the Right Handlebar as shown. Attach the Right Handlebar (11) to the Upright (2) with three M8 x 25mm Flat Screws (68).
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13. While a second person holds the Console (3) near the Upright (2), connect the wires on the Avoid pinching Console to the Upper Wire Harness (81), the the wires Right and Left Pulse Wires (80, 85), and the Extension Wire (92). Insert the excess wire into the Upright.
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to If the elliptical rocks cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- slightly on your perature before you plug in the power adapter.
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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL To mount the elliptical, hold the handlebars and step onto the pedal that is in the lower position. Then, step Handlebars onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion. Note: The pedals can turn in either direction.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM MAKE YOUR FITNESS GOALS A REALITY WITH Upload your workout results to the iFit cloud IFIT.COM and track your accomplishments. With your new iFit-compatible fitness equipment, you can use an array of features on iFit.com to make your Set calorie, time, or distance goals for your fitness goals a reality: workouts.
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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE If a wireless iFit module is not inserted into the con- sole and connected to iFit, the manual mode will be The advanced console offers an array of features selected automatically. designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable.
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The matrix offers several display tabs. Press the If there are sheets of plastic on the metal Display button until the desired tab is shown. You contacts on the handgrip heart rate monitor, can also press the increase and decrease buttons remove the plastic.
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HOW TO USE AN ONBOARD WORKOUT speed will appear in the display for a few seconds to alert you. The resistance of the pedals will then 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the change. console to turn on the console. As you exercise, you will be prompted to keep your When you turn on the console, the display will turn pedaling speed near the target speed for the cur-...
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HOW TO USE A SET-A-GOAL WORKOUT Note: The calorie goal is an estimate of the number of calories that you will burn during 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the the workout. The actual number of calories that console to turn on the console.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT For more information about the iFit workouts, please see www.iFit.com. You must have an iFit module to use an iFit workout. To purchase an iFit module at any time, go to When you select an iFit workout, the display will www.iFit.com or call the telephone number on the show the duration of the workout and the approxi- front cover of this manual.
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HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS Units—The currently selected unit of measurement will appear in the display. To change the unit of 1. Select the settings mode. measurement, press the Enter button repeatedly. To view distance in miles, select ENGLISH. To view To select the settings mode, press the Settings distance in kilometers, select METRIC.
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...
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING I nspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical regularly. Locate the Reed Switch (86). Turn the Pulley (53) until Replace any worn parts immediately. a Magnet (88) is aligned with the Reed Switch. To clean the elliptical, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap.
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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