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1. Chrome Tube is turned exactly as shown in the u inset drawing Then tighten an M10 Nylon Locknut Lubricate 26 onto the welded bolt A 26 84 21 3 Attach the other Chrome Tube not shown to the Right Pedal Arm 4 in the same way Apply a small amount of the included Teflon lubricant to a paper towel Rub a thin film of the lubricant onto both Chrome Tubes 21 10 Slide the Left Upper Body Arm 7 which is marked with an L sticker onto the Chrome Tube 21 on the Left Pedal Arm 3 Slide the Right Upper Body Arm 75 onto the Chrome Tube on the Right Pedal Arm 4 Make sure that the Upper Body Arms are on the correct sides the upper ends should bend in the direction shown by the arrows Next slide an Axle Cover 74 onto the post on each Upper Body Arm Apply grease to the Arm Axle 19 Insert the Arm Axle into the Upright 2 the right Pivot Cover 74 and the Right Upper Body Arm 75 as shown Push the Arm Axle into the Upright until the left end of the Axle is flush with the left side of the Upright Next raise the Left Upper Body Arm 7 and insert the Arm Axle into the left Axle Cover 74 and the Left Upper Body Arm Center the Arm Axle Using the included pedal tool tap two Push Nuts 15 about 1 8 onto each end of the Arm Axle 19 Make sure that the Push Nuts are turned as shown in the inset drawing Note It may be helpful if another person holds a block of wood agai2. For maximum fat burning adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the middle num ber in your training zone as you exercise Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exer cise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following three important parts A warm up consisting of 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise A proper warm up increases your body temperature heart rate and circulation in prepa ration for exercise Training zone exercise consisting of 20 to 30 min utes of exercising with your heart rate in your training zone During the first few weeks of your exercise program do not keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes A cool down with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent post exercise problems To maintain or improve your condition complete three workouts each week with at least one day of rest between workouts After a few months of regular exer cise you may complete
3. feature If the console buttons are not pressed and the pedals are not moved for ten minutes the console will turn off automatically Note If the displays and indicators remain lit after ten minutes the console may be in the demo mode Refer to the instructions on page 16 to turn off the demo mode HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER TO THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER To use iFit com CD s available separately the ellipti cal crosstrainer must be connected to your portable CD player portable stereo home stereo or computer with CD player Refer to this page and page 14 for connecting instructions HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE CD PLAYER Note If your CD player has separate LINE OUT and PHONES jacks see instruction A below If your CD player has only one jack see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the PHONES jack Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into a 3 5mm Y adapter available at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter PHONES rei Headphones 13 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PO
4. As you assemble the elliptical crosstrainer use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part from the PART LIST on page 18 The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly Note Some small parts may have been pre assembled for shipping If a part is not in the parts bag check to see if it has been pre assembled 09 Cl M8 Split Mig Nonio 586 Washer 58 2 8 Washer 33 2 Chrome Tube Plastic Pedal Washer 84 2 Spacer 85 2 AAA 1 Identify the Rear Stabilizer 59 which has Wheels 45 attached to it Incline Axle Screw 30 2 Attach the Rear Stabilizer 59 to the rear of the Frame 1 with the two Rear Stabilizer Bolts 60 and two M10 Nylon Locknuts 26 Make sure that the Rear Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels are not touching the floor 2 Attach the Front Stabilizer 14 to the front of the Frame 1 with the two Front Stabilizer Bolts 86 and two M10 Nylon Locknuts 26 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 apply a small amount of the included grease to the Incline Axle Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Frame 5 with the tubes on the Base 1 Make sure that the Incline Fra
5. by pressing the i s 1 2 RESISTANCE but tons There are ten resistance levels level 1 is the easiest Note After a RESISTANCE button is pressed it will take a moment for the pedals to reach the selected resistance level SELECT WORKOUT Watch your progress with the program display the training zone display and the LED displays The program display When the manual mode or the iFit com mode is selected the program dis play will show a track representing 1 4 mile As you exercise the indicators around the track will flash to indicate your position on the track PROGRAM DISPLAY 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 The training zone display As you exercise the train ing zone display will show the approximate inten sity level of your exercise For example if three or four indicators in the display are lit refer to the drawing above the display shows that your inten sity level is ideal for fat burning your current speed and the current resistance level The display will change from one number to the next every six seconds as shown by the indicators around the display Note When a preset program is selected the left display will show the time remaining in the pro gram rather than the elapsed time 00000000 TRAINING ZONES 7 oo oown farsurn enDurance L PERFORMAN am TIME SPEED HEART RATE
6. Note If your heart rate is not shown make sure that your hands are positioned as described above Be careful not to move your hands excessively or squeeze the metal contacts too tightly Note When you hold the pulse sensor the right LED display will show your heart rate for up to two minutes If you continue to hold the pulse sensor the display will show your heart rate along with the number of calories you have burned and the distance you have traveled A WARNING the pulse sen sor is not a medical device Various fac tors including the user s movement may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general When you are finished exercising turn off the power To turn off the power simply wait for about ten minutes The console has an auto off feature If the console buttons are not pressed and the pedals are not moved for ten minutes the console will turn off automatically Note If the displays and indicators remain lit after ten minutes the console may be in the demo mode Refer to the instructions on page 16 to turn off the demo mode HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM 4 Make sure that the power supply is plugged in Refer to page 9 Press any button on the console or move the pedals to turn on the power When one of the buttons on the console is pressed or the pedals are moved various displays and indicato
7. The left LED dis play As you exercise the left display will show the elapsed time TIME C SPEED C3 RESISTANCE The right LED display As you exercise the right display will show the approximate number of calories you have burned and the distance you have traveled The display will change from one number to the other every Six seconds as shown by the indicators around the display This display will also show your heart rate when the pulse sensor is used see step 6 HEART RATE 180 C CALS DISTANCE Note If you stop exercising for six seconds or longer the console will pause and the left LED display will begin to flash Measure your heart rate if desired Note Before using the pulse sensor peel the protective vinyl off the metal contacts on the top and bottom of the pulse sensor To measure your heart rate place your hands on the metal con tacts on the pulse sensor Your palms 11 must be resting on the upper contacts and your fingers must be touching the lower contacts Avoid moving your hands When your pulse is detected the heart rate indicator above the right LED dis play will light one HEART RATE Iz IL 1 C CALS C DISTANCE to three dashes will appear in the dis play and then your heart rate will be shown For the most accurate heart rate reading continue to hold the contacts for about 15 seconds
8. ellip tical crosstrainer will automatically calibrate itself I H i Calibration will take less than one minute During cali bration the letters CAL will appear in the left LED display and the indicators in the TRAINING ZONE display will light in a rapid sequence TRAINING ZONES T T UP COOLDOWN FAT BURN ENDURANCE C2 TIME O SPEED I EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER To mount the elliptical crosstrainer hold the handlebar and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position Next step onto the other pedal Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion Note The pedal disks can turn in either direction It is recommended that you move the pedal disks in the direction shown by the arrow below however to give variety to your exercise you may turn the pedal disks in the opposite direction Handlebar Pedal Disk To dismount the elliptical crosstrainer wait until the pedals come to a complete stop Note The elliptical crosstrainer does not have a freewheel the ped als will continue to move until the flywheel stops When the pedals are stationary step off the highest pedal first Then step off the lowest pedal HOW TO USE THE UPPER BODY ARMS The upper body arms are designed to add upper body exer cise to your work outs Move the upper body arms forward and back as you exercise
9. hours that the elliptical crosstrainer has been used and the total number of miles that the pedals have moved The information mode also allows you to switch the console from miles to kilometers In addition the information mode allows you to turn on and turn off the demo mode To select the information mode press the RESIS TANCE button labeled 1 and the SELECT WORK OUT button at the same time The following informa tion will be shown The left LED display will show the total number of hours that the ellipti cal crosstrainer has been used In addition an E for English miles or an M for metric kilo meters will appear in the display Press the START PROGRAM button to change the unit of measurement if desired C TIME C SPEED RESISTANCE MAINTENANCE For smooth operation of the elliptical crosstrainer the incline frame should be kept clean Using a soft cloth and mild detergent clean dust and other residue 16 The right LED display will show the total num ber of miles that the pedals have moved HEART RATE CALS C2 DISTANCE IMPORTANT Make sure that there is not a d in the right dis play If a d appears in the display the console O HEART RATE DISTANCE Lc CALS is in the demo mode This mode is intended to be used only when an elliptical crosstrainer is displayed in a store When the conso
10. up to five workouts each week if desired The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life PART LIST Model No NTEL08991 Key No Qty NNADAANANAHAANNADNAHAAHAABDANNANNAAANAAANAANABAA Description Frame Upright Left Pedal Arm Right Pedal Arm Incline Frame Crank Arm Left Upper Body Arm Large Pulley Frame Bearing Plastic Crank Spacer Flat Delrin Washer Idler Bracket Nut Front Stabilizer Push Nut Idler Arm Screw M10 Flat Washer Foam Grip Arm Axle Plastic Arm Sleeve Chrome Tube Extension Tube Bushing Arm Bushing Side Shield Support Wire Harness Resistance Motor M10 Nylon Locknut Incline Knob Belt Incline Axle Incline Axle Screw Incline Bushing Incline Frame Cap M8 Washer Pivot Axle Cap Console Screw Spring Flywheel Flywheel Bearing Flywheel Axle Pedal Disk Left Pedal Right Pedal Pedal Screw Console Washer Wheel Wheel Bolt Left Side Shield Key No 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Qty A ARANDNNNAARON ANARAANONAAWANAANANNNANABAABAA RO300A Description Right Side Shield Console Base Reed Switch Wire Harness Extension Reed Switch Bracket Resistance Cable Reed Switch Clamp Magnet C Magnet Stop Bolt M8 Split Washer Rear Stabilizer Rear Stabilizer Bolt 3 4 Axle Cap Front Stabilizer Endcap Pedal Arm Cap Rear Stabilizer Endcap J Bolt Nut J Bol
11. A Nordiclrack VGR940 Serial m USER S MANUAL QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing parts we will guarantee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE The trained techni cians on our customer hot line will provide immediate assis tance free of charge to you CUSTOMER HOT LINE 1 888 825 2588 Mon Fri 6 a m 6 p m MST CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc tions in this manual before using this equipment Keep this manual for future reference _ a Visit our website at 9 isit our w O www nordictrack com new products prizes fitness tips and much more A NordicTrack VGR940 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Lee rr 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN RR Rex SE ee NT i ad 4 ASSEMBLY ici IGE ORE OR dds eee ea ee ee ead a ee a 5 HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER occcccccc 9 MAINTENANCE icc TT 16 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 17 PART LIST rrr 18 EXPLODED DRAWING eer 19 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY kn a an RR ale at a aec ER DR RA Re e Back Cover NordicTrack is a register
12. RTABLE STEREO Note If your stereo has an RCA type AUDIO OUT jack see instruction A below If your stereo has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction B If your stereo has only a PHONES jack see instruction C A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into an AUDIO OUT jack on your stereo AUDIO OUT RIGHT Adapter Audio Cable Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo Do not use the adapter Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into a 3 5mm Y adapter available at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your stereo Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter 3 5mm Y adapter Audio Cable ai E Headphones gt HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack see instruction A below If the LINE OUT jack is being used see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into the in
13. arately automatically con trol the resistance of the pedals as a personal trainer coaches you through every step of your workout For information about purchasing CD s call toll free 1 800 999 3756 Before using iFit com CD s you must connect the elliptical crosstrainer to your CD player Refer to pages 13 and 14 for connecting instructions Follow the steps below to use iFit com CD s 4 Make sure that the power supply is plugged in Refer to page 9 Press any button on the console or move the pedals to turn on the power When one of the buttons on the console is pressed or the pedals are moved various displays and indicators will light and the left LED display will begin to flash Note If the power supply was just plugged in the power will already be on E Select the iFit com mode When the power is turned on the manual mode will be selected and the manual indica tor will light To select the iFit com mode press the IFIT COM button The indicator on the button will light 1STEP RESISTANCE 4 Insert the iFit com CD into your CD player Press the play button on your CD player start the program A moment after the play button is pressed your personal trainer will begin guiding you through your workout Simply follow your personal trainer s instructions During the CD program the resistance of the ped als will automatically change according to the set tings of the program An electronic
14. chirping sound will alert you when the resistance is about to change If the resistance setting is too high or too low you can manually override the setting at any time by pressing the RESISTANCE buttons on the console However when the next chirp is heard the resistance will change back to the next setting for the program Note If the resistance of the pedals does not change when a chirp is heard make sure that the indicator on the IFIT COM button is lit adjust the volume of your CD player If the volume is too high or too low the console may not detect the program signals make sure that the audio cable is properly connected and that it is fully plugged in Watch your progress with the program display the training zone display and the LED displays Refer to step 5 on pages 10 and 11 Measure your heart rate if desired Refer to step 6 on page 11 When the program is finished turn off the power To turn off the power simply wait for about ten minutes The console has an auto off feature If the console buttons are not pressed and the pedals are not moved for ten minutes the console will turn off automatically Note If the displays and indicators remain lit after ten minutes the console may be in the demo mode Refer to the instructions on page 16 to turn off the demo mode 15 THE INFORMATION MODE DEMO MODE The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of
15. cluded adapter Plug the adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into an RCA Y adapter available at electronics stores Next remove the wire that is currently plugged into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo and plug the wire into the unused side of the RCA Y adapter Plug the RCA Y adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo RCA Y adapter Adapter Audio Cable X Wire removed from 9 LINE OUT jack HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note If your computer has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction A If your computer has only a PHONES jack see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your computer P i O B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of the elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into a 3 5mm Y adapter available at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your computer Plug your headphones or speakers into the other side of the Y adapter 3 5mm Y adapter Headphones Speakers 14 HOW TO USE IFIT COM CD S IFit com CD s available sep
16. e states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts Accordingly the above limitation may not apply to you No one is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state ICON HEALTH amp FITNESS INC 1500 S 1000 W LOGAN UT 84321 9813 Part No 164194 RO300A Printed in China 2000 ICON Health amp Fitness Inc
17. ed trademark of ICON Health amp Fitness Inc 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the following important precau tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer 1 10 Read all instructions in this manual before using the elliptical crosstrainer It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer are adequately informed of all precautions Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level surface with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet Keep the elliptical crosstrain er indoors away from moisture and dust Inspect and tighten all parts regularly Replace any worn parts immediately Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the elliptical crosstrainer at all times The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds Always hold the handlebar or the upper body arms when mounting dismounting or using the elliptical crosstrainer Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the elliptical crosstrainer Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection The pulse sensor is not a medical device Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determin ing heart rate trends in general When you stop exercising allow the pedals to slowly come to a stop 11 12 13 14 15 Keep your back s
18. erial and workmanship WHO IS COVERED The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser HOW LONG IS IT COVERED ICON Health amp Fitness Inc ICON warrants the product for one year after the date of purchase Labor is covered for one year WHAT WE DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS We will ship to you without charge any replacement part or component pro viding the repairs are authorized by ICON first and are performed by an ICON trained and authorized service provider or at our option we will replace the Product WHAT IS NOT COVERED Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service misuse accident negligence improper assem bly or installation alterations modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use operate and maintain as set out in your User s Manual Manual WHAT YOU MUST DO Always retain proof of purchase such as your bill of sale store operate and maintain the Product as spec ified in the Manual notify our Customer Service Department of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect as instruct ed return any defected part for replacement or if necessary the entire product for repair USER S MANUAL It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product Remember to do the periodic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued sat
19. ht Continue to raise the Upright until the four welded bolts are inserted through the bracket at the bottom of the Upright Lift the front of the Incline Frame 5 Tighten an M10 Nylon Locknut 26 onto each welded bolt 7 Identify the Left Pedal Arm 3 which has an L sticker on it Next identify the Left Pedal 41 which has the letter L molded onto the bottom Turn over the Left Pedal Arm 3 as shown Insert the three plastic posts on the Left Pedal 41 into the three indicated holes in the Left Pedal Arm Make sure that the Left Pedal is turned as shown Attach the Left Pedal with three Pedal Screws 43 Attach the Right Pedal not shown to the Right Pedal USA Open Side Arm not shown in the same way Plastic Posts 8 Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left Crank Arm 6 Side a Plastic Pedal Spacer 85 and the Left Pedal 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 Be careful not to confuse the Left Pedal Arm with the Right Pedal Arm not shown look at the position of the round tube to identify the Left Pedal Arm Next tap a 3 4 Axle Cap 61 onto the axle Attach the Right Pedal Arm not shown in the same way 9 Apply grease to the welded bolt on the Left Pedal Arm Wid N 8 Slide a Chrome Tube 21 and a Chrome Tube Washer 84 onto the welded bolt Make sure that the
20. in order to work your arms back and shoulders Upper Body Arms To exercise only your lower body hold the handlebar as you exercise DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE PROGRAM DISPLAY 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 TRAINING ZONES EE e MANUAL COASTLINE TRA HILLS AND VALH GORGE TRAIL ROLLING WAVEJ RIVER WALK T T WARM UP COOL DOWN JJ FAT BURN ENDURANCE E PERFORMANCE TIME O SPEED HEART RATE III C CALS C RESISTANCE ED DISTANCE SELECT WORKOUT q 7 START PROGRAM j 1STEP RESISTANCE 2 3 4 The advanced console offers a variety of features to help you get the most from your workouts When the manual mode of the console is selected the resistance of the pedals can be changed with a touch of a button As you exercise the program display the training zone display and the two LED displays will provide continu ous exercise feedback You can even measure your heart rate using the built in pulse sensor In addition the console offers five preset workout pro grams Each program automatically controls the resis tance of the pedals as it guides you through an effec tive workout The console also features revolutionary iFit com tech nology This technology allows the console to play specially designed CD s available separately that automatically control the resis
21. isfaction HOW TO GET PARTS AND SERVICE Simply call our Customer Service Department at 1 888 825 2588 and tell them your name and address and the serial number of your Product They will tell you how to get a part replaced or if necessary arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you how to ship the Product for service Before shipping always obtain a Return Authorization Number RA No from our Customer Service Department securely pack your Product save the original shipping car ton if possible put the RA No on the outside of the carton and insure the product Include a letter explaining the product or prob lem and a copy of your proof of purchase if you believe the service is covered by warranty ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or per formance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss loss of property loss of revenues or profits loss of enjoy ment or use costs of removal installation or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature Some states do not allow the exclu sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages Accordingly the above limitation may not apply to you The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in its scope and duration to the terms set forth herein Som
22. istance settings for the next four seg ments will be shown in the segments to the right Current Segment 00900090 When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash a series of tones will sound and all resistance settings will move one column to the left The resistance setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flash ing Current Segment column and the resistance of the pedals will automatically adjust to the sec ond setting The program will continue in this way until the resistance setting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column and the last segment ends Note You can manually override the resistance setting for the current segment if desired by pressing the RESISTANCE buttons However when the next segment begins the resistance of the pedals will automatically adjust to the setting for the next segment Note If you stop exercising for six seconds or longer the program will pause and the left LED display will begin to flash To restart the program simply resume exercising Watch your progress with the training zone display and the LED displays Refer to step 5 on pages 10 and 11 Measure your heart rate if desired Refer to step 6 on page 11 When the program is finished turn off the power To turn off the power simply wait for about ten minutes The console has an auto off
23. le is in the demo mode the power supply can be plugged in and the displays and indicators on the console will automatically light in a preset sequence although the buttons on the console will not operate If a appears in the right display when the information mode is selected press the SELECT WORKOUT button so the disappears To exit the information mode press the RESISTANCE button labeled 1 and the SELECT WORKOUT button at the same time from the incline frame where the wheels make contact with it Other parts of the elliptical crosstrainer can also be cleaned in this manner Never use abrasives or solvents Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer regularly Replace any worn parts immediately CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program Remember that proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for successful results A WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise pro gram consult your physician This is espe cially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems The pulse sensor is not a medical device Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determin ing heart rate trends in general EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system the key to achievi
24. me is turned so the V shaped grooves are on top Insert the Incline Axle 29 through the Incline Frame and the Base Note It may be helpful to tap the Incline Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it Slide an M8 Split Washer 58 and an M8 Washer 33 onto the other Incline Axle Screw 30 Tighten the Incline Axle Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle 29 4 Remove the four Console Screws 35 and the four Console Washers 44 from the Console 87 Connect the console wire to the Harness Extension 51 Attach the Console 87 to the Upright 2 with the four Console Screws 35 and the four Console Washers 44 removed previously Be careful to avoid pinching the wires 5 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 Connect the Harness Extension 51 to the Wire Harness 25 6 Align the two holes in the front of the Upright 2 with the two welded bolts on the front of the Frame 1 Next pivot the Upright 2 about halfway to a vertical position Refer to the inset drawing As you raise the Upright look into the lower end and make sure that the Harness Extension 51 and the Wire Harness 25 do not get pinched between the Upright 2 and the Frame 1 In addition feed the slack in the Harness Extension and the Wire Harness into the Uprig
25. ng the desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity The proper intensity level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide The chart below shows recom mended heart rates for fat burning maximum fat burning and cardiovascular aerobic exercise 165 155 145 130 125 145 138 130 118 110 125 120 115 105 95 20 30 40 60 70 To find the proper heart rate for you first find your age on the bottom line of the chart ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years Next find the three numbers above your age The three numbers are your training zone The lowest number is the recommended heart rate for fat burning the middle number is the recom mended heart rate for maximum fat burning the high est number is the recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise To measure your heart rate first exercise for at least four minutes Then measure your heart rate using the pulse sensor see step 6 on page 11 17 Fat Burning To burn fat effectively you must exercise at a relative ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time During the first few minutes of exercise your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener gy Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy If your goal is to burn fat adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the lowest num ber in your training zone as you exercise
26. nst one end of the Arm Axle while you tap Push Nuts onto the other end 7999 Tool 15 Press the two Axle Caps 34 onto the Arm Axle 19 11 Plug the Power Supply 78 into the jack at the rear of the elliptical crosstrainer Note Your Power Supply may look different from the one pictured 12 Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened Note Some hardware may be left over after assembly is completed To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the elliptical crosstrainer HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER INCLINE ADJUSTMENT As you exercise on the elliptical crosstrainer you can vary the effect of the exercise by raising or lowering the incline frame First position the pedal arms side by side as shown Next lift the incline frame slightly and pull the incline knob Raise or lower the incline frame to the desired position and release the incline knob Move the incline frame up or down slightly until the pin on the incline knob snaps into one of the four holes in the incline bracket Push the incline knob to make sure that the pin is fully inserted into the hole Incline Bracket Incline Frame HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER SUPPLY Make sure that the power supply is plugged into the elliptical crosstrainer see step 11 on page 8 Next plug the power supply into an electrical outlet Note Each time the power supply is plugged in the
27. rs will light and the left LED display will begin to flash Note If the power supply was just plugged in the power will already be on E Select one of the five preset programs When the power is turned on the manual mode will be selected and the manual indica tor will light To select a preset program press the SELECT WORKOUT button repeatedly until one of the five program indicators lights Program Indicator COASTLINE TRAIL HILLS AND VALES GORGE TRAIL ROLLING WAVES RIVER WALK 000000 The graphs below show how the resistance will change during the five preset programs During the Gorge Trail program for example the resis tance will gradually increase during the first half of the program and then gradually decrease Note When a program is selected the program display will show a simplified graph of the program COASTLINE TRAIL 30 2 0 HILLS AND VALES m Ww 30 25 20 5 0 5 0 GORGE TRAIL 30 25 20 5 0 ROLLING WAVES 30 25 RIVER WALK 30 25 Press the START PROGRAM button and begin exercising Each program is divided into several individual segments Each segment is one two three or 12 7 four minutes long One resistance set ting is programmed for each segment The resistance set ting for the first segment will be shown in the flash ing Current Segment column of the program dis play The res
28. t M10 Nylon Jam Nut Eyebolt M6 Nylon Locknut Adjustment Bracket M4 x 63 5mm Screw M4 x 16mm Screw M5 x 16mm Screw Axle Cover Right Upper Body Arm Pedal Bushing Pedal Wheel Power Supply Pedal Wheel Bolt M8 Nylon Locknut M8 Black Washer Wheel Spacer Flange Bolt Chrome Tube Washer Plastic Pedal Spacer Front Stabilizer Bolt Console M5 x 25mm Screw M5 x 6mm Screw Grease Teflon Lubricant Push Nut Tool Allen Wrench User s Manual Note indicates a non illustrated part Specifications are subject to change without notice See the back cover of this manual for information about ordering replacement parts 18 R0300A EXPLODED DRAWING Model No NTEL08991 19 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts simply call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 888 825 2588 Monday through 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 NTELO8991 The NAME of the product NordicTrack VGR940 elliptical crosstrainer The SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part s see page 18 of this manual LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED The entire NordicTrack VGR940 elliptical crosstrainer Product is warranted to be free of all defects in mat
29. tance of the pedals as a personal trainer coaches you through every step of your workout High energy music provides added motivation Each CD features two workout programs designed by AFA certified personal trainers For information about iFit com CD s call toll free 1 800 735 0768 or visit our web site at www iFit com Note The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers To select the desired unit of measurement refer to the instructions at the top of page 16 10 HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 1 Make sure that the power supply is plugged in Refer to page 9 Press any button on the console or move the pedals to turn on the power When one of the buttons on the console is pressed or the pedals are moved various displays and indicators will light and the left LED display will begin to flash Note If the power supply was just plugged in the power will already be on E Select the manual mode When the power is turned on the manual mode will be selected and the manual indica tor will light If you have selected a preset program or the iFit com mode press the SELECT WORKOUT button repeatedly to select the manual mode PROGRAM DISPLAY 0000000 9000000 Manual 56000000 Indicator 00000000 000900000 MANUAL E Begin exercising and adjust the resistance of the pedals as desired As you exercise change the resis tance of the pedals 15 RESISTANCE
30. the impact on your knees and ankles And the unique NordicTrack VGR940 features adjustable resistance and incline to help you get the most from your exercise Welcome to a whole new world of natural elliptical motion exercise from NordicTrack For your benefit read this manual carefully before you use the NordicTrack VGR940 If you have addi Water Bottle Holder tional questions please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 888 825 2588 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number is NTEL08991 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the elliptical crosstrainer see the front cover of this man ual for the location of the decal Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below Upper Body Arm Handlebar Pedal Disk Book Rack Console Incline Frame Incline Knob RIGHT SIDE No water bottle is included 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 and a rubber mallet
31. traight when using the ellip tical crosstrainer Do not arch your back If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising stop immediately and begin cooling down The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for in home use only Do not use the elliptical crosstrainer in a commercial rental or insti tutional setting After adjusting the incline frame move it up or down slightly until the pin on the incline knob snaps into one of the four holes in the incline bracket Push the incline knob to make sure that the pin is fully inserted into the hole The decal shown below has been placed on the elliptical crosstrainer If the decal is missing or illegible please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 888 825 2588 to order a free replacement decal Apply the decal in the location shown Make sure incline knob is fully engaged before operating machine A WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health prob lems Read all instructions before using ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack VGR940 elliptical crosstrainer The NordicTrack VGR940 is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural elliptical path minimizing
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