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1. 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 Head phones 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 adaptor available at electronics stores Plug the Y adaptor into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adaptor i PHONES 3 5mm Audio Cable Y Adaptor Headphones 13 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE 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 adaptor Plug the adaptor into an AUDIO OUT jack on your stereo AUDIO OUT Audio Cable 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 LINE OUT jack on your stereo Do not use the adaptor C Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console of th2. to protect it from scratches Lay the Upright 2 in the position shown Connect the Harness Extension 51 to the Wire Harness 25 HOW TO USE IFIT COM CD S iFlT com CD s available separately 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 08457 089 009 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 3 Select the iFIT com mode When the power is turned on the manual mode will be selected and the manual indicator will light To select the iFIT com mode press the iFIT com button The indica tor on the button will light 4 Insert the iFIT com CD into your CD player Press the play button on your CD player to 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 tr
3. 7 1 Left Upper Body Arm 54 1 Reed Switch Clamp 2 It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 12 If you feel pain or dizziness at any time 8 1 Large Pulley 55 1 Magnet that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer whilst exercising stop immediately and 9 2 Frame Bearing 56 1 C Magnet are adequately informed of all precautions begin cooling down 10 1 Plastic Crank Spacer 57 1 Stop Bolt 11 1 Flat Delrin M e 58 2 M8 Split Washer 3 Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level sur 13 The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for 12 1 idler Bracket 59 1 Rear Stabiliser face with a mat beneath it to protect the floor in home use only Do not use the elliptical 13 2 Nut 60 2 Rear Stabiliser Bolt or carpet Keep the elliptical crosstrainer crosstrainer in a commercial rental or insti 14 1 Front Stabiliser 61 2 3 4 Axle Cap indoors away from moisture and dust tutional setting 15 4 Push Nut 62 2 Front Stabiliser Endca 16 1 Idler Arm Screw 63 4 Pedal Arm Cap i 4 Inspect and tighten all parts regularly 14 After adjusting the incline frame move it up 17 2 M10 Flat Washer 64 2 Rear Stabiliser Endcap Replacejanyiworn partsiimmeciateiyi n aki a a a an bod 18 2 F Gri 65 1 J Bolt Nut 19 1 ATA E 66 4 J Bolt 5 Keep children under age 12 and pets away incline bracket Push the incline knob to 20 2 Plastic Arm Sleeve 67 2 M10 Nylon Jam Nut from the elliptical crosstrainer at all times Maddie that the pin is fully inserted into 21 2 Chrome Tube
4. Ss Sot plugged in the ellip UP COOL DOWN FAT BURN ENDURANCE tical crosstrainer will mre automatically calibrate itself A H 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 C2 RESISTANCE 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 Upper Body Arms designed to add upper body exer cise to your work outs Move the upper body arms forward and back as you exercise in order
5. 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 up to five workout
6. 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 Upright 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 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 42 not shown to the Right Pedal Arm 4 not shown in the same way 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 4 not s
7. the program COASTLINE TRAIL 30 2 5 HILLS AND VALES m 30 25 20 15 0 5 0 GORGE TRAIL La ET 30 25 2 5 ROLLING WAVES 30 25 2 RIVER WALK 30 25 Press the START PROGRAM button and begin exercising Each program is divided into several Current Segment individual seg OOQOOOO00 ments OO000 ents Each seg esee ment is one two 00000 three or four min 00000 utes long One resistance setting 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 resistance settings for the next four seg ments will be shown in the segments to the right 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
8. to work your arms back and shoulders To exercise only your lower body hold the handlebar as you exercise DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE 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 programs Each program automatically controls the resistance of the pedals as it guides you through an effective workout The console also features revolutionary iFIT com tech nology This technology allows the console to play spe cially designed CD s available separately that auto matically control the resistance of the pedals as a per sonal 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 the availability of iFIT com CD s call toll free 08457 089 009 or visit our web site at www iFIT com Note The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometres To select the desired unit of measurement refer to the instructions at the top of page 16 HOW TO
9. 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
10. will flash to indicate your position on the track PROGRAM DISPLAY 00000000 OOOOOOOO O 000008 OO0O0OOOOO co000000 The Training Zone display As you exercise the train ing zone display will show whether the intensity of your exercise is ideal for warming up cooling down fat burning endurance aerobic or high performance athletic conditioning Oo0o000000 TRAINING ZONES eEarononor T T COOLDOWN FAT BURN ENDURANCE L perrormand TIME C2 SPEED C HEART RATE The left LED dis play As you exer cise the left display will show the elapsed time your current speed and the current resis tance level The display will change from one number to the next every six seconds as shown by the TIME SPEED and RESISTANCE indica tors Note When a preset program is selected the left display will show the time remaining in the program rather than the elapsed time TIME SPEED 16 45 C2 RESISTANCE The right LED display As you exercise the right H i J display will show the approximate number of calories you have burned and the distance you have trav elled The display will change from one number to the other every six seconds as shown by the HEART RATE CALS and DISTANCE indicators This display will also show your heart rate when the pulse sensor is used see step 6 HEART RATE
11. 68 1 Eyebolt MS F 22 4 Extension Tube Bushing 69 3 M6 Nylon Locknut 6 The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used 23 6 Arm Bushing 70 1 Adjustment Bracket by persons weighing more than 114 kg 250 15 The decal shown below has been placed on 24 1 Side Shield Support 71 1 M4 x m Screw Ibs ps ES RPE COR CUR Hd 25 1 Wire Harness Resistance Motor 72 7 M4 x 16mm Screw 26 13 M10 Nylon Locknut 73 9 M5 x 16mm Screw 7 Always hold the handlebar or the upper Service Department toll free at 08457 089 009 27 1 Incline Knob 74 2 Axle Cover body arms when mounting dismounting or to order a free replacement decal Apply the 28 1 Belt 75 1 Right Upper Body Arm using the elliptical crosstrainer decal in the indicated location 29 1 Incline Axle 76 4 Pedal Bushing p 30 2 Incline Axle Screw 77 2 Pedal Wheel 8 Wear appropriate exercise clothing when 31 6 Incline Bushing 78 1 Power Supply using the elliptical crosstrainer Always wear 32 4 Incline Frame Cap 79 2 Pedal Wheel Bolt athletic shoes for foot protection Make sure incline knob is 33 2 M8 Washer 80 3 M8 Nylon Locknut o TT Voile i ii 34 2 Pivot Axle Cap 81 4 M8 Black Washer oue did Media Lec dde 35 4 Console Screw 82 4 Wheel Spacer Various factors may affect the accuracy of 36 1 Spring 83 2 Flange Bolt heart rate readings The pulse sensor is 37 1 Flywheel 84 2 Chrome Tube Washer ml only as es exercise i in determin 38 2 Flywheel Bearing 85 2 Plastic Pedal Spacer Ing heart rate trends in genera
12. CO CALS amp DISTANCE Note If you stop exercising for six seconds or longer the console will pause and the left LED display will begin to flash 3 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 must be rest ing on the upper contacts and your fingers must be touching the lower contacts Avoid moving your hands Contacts 11 amp HEART RATE When your pulse is detected the heart a rate indicator above f m the right LED dis play will light one CO CALS C2 DISTANCE to three dashes will appear in the display and then your heart rate will be shown For the most accurate heart rate read ing continue to hold the contacts for about 15 seconds 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 travelled When you are finished exercising turn off the power To
13. HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS If you encounter any difficulties with this product or if you need to order replacement parts call the ICON Health amp Fitness Ltd office or write ICON Health amp Fitness Ltd Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS118JG UK Tel 08457 089 009 Outside the UK 0 044 113 387 7133 Fax 0 044 113 387 7125 When ordering parts please be prepared to give the following information The MODEL NUMBER of the product NTEVEL08990 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 Part No 178059 R0901A Printed in China 2001 ICON Health amp Fitness Inc Model No NTEVEL08990 Serial No QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are committed to providing com plete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing or damaged parts please call 08457 089 009 Or write ICON Health amp Fitness Ltd Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS118JG UK email csuk iconeurope com HC Fitness Class Product A CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc tions in this manual before using this equipment Keep this manual for future reference i www nordictrack com Nordiclrack TABLE OF CONTENTS IM
14. PORTANT PRECAUTIONS sseeee m aA a A O 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN etus roue re Rm ee see Pa taal da E EO Pe 4 ASSEMBEY 5 ovr qu RE Deut ieu PR RAINER Ru ette a a eR URRLE KA docta toca TUN Ee Pieds 5 HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER ssseeee m e 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING see e 16 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 22 ccs RE xv OVA We EnA Aa ca Rx qe we hr akute 17 PART EIST toes AER PESE vere ees de dp cst ees i ge ine D HUN RE pre teda Metus 18 EXPLODED DRAWING if etui eta Ret deed oh ep Dareus vA eger eed d Ouen o qve ond qua ge 19 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS sseeeeee e eee ee Back Cover NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health amp Fitness Inc 2 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No NTEVEL08990 R0901A PART LIST Model No NTEVEL08990 R0901A IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Key No Qty Description Key No Qty Description A 1 Frame 48 1 Right Side Shield A WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the following important precau 2 1 Upright 49 1 Console Base tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer 3 1 Left Pedal A 50 1 Reed Switch Wire 4 1 Right Pedal uM 51 1 Harness Extension 1 Read all instructions in this manual before 11 Keep your back straight when using the ellip 5 1 Incline Frame 52 1 Reed Switch Bracket using the elliptical crosstrainer tical crosstrainer Do not arch your back 6 2 Crank Arm 53 1 Resistance Cable
15. USE THE MANUAL MODE 4 Make sure that the power supply is plugged in Refer to page 9 E 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 dis plays and indicators will light and the left LED display will begin to flash Note If the power sup ply 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 PROGRAM DISPLAY MANUAL Manual Indicator oo0000ooo 00000000 10 have selected a preset program or the iFIT com mode press the SELECT WORKOUT button repeatedly to select the manual mode Begin exercising and adjust the resistance of the pedals as desired As you exercise change the resis tance of the pedals 1STEP RESISTANCE by pressing the 2 ala 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 Watch your progress with the program dis play 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
16. ainer 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 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 e 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 3 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 Refer to step 7 on page 11 15 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 th
17. der you use the NordicTrack VGR940 If you have additional questions please call our Customer Service Department at 08457 089 009 To help us assist you please mention the product model number and serial number when calling The model number is NTEV EL08990 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the elliptical crosstrainer see the front cover of this manual for the location of the decal Before reading further please familiarise yourself with the parts that are labelled in the drawing below Upper Body Arm Handlebar Book Rack Pedal Disk Pedal Arm Console Incline Frame Incline Knob RIGHT SIDE No water bottle is included 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 achieving the desired results is to exercise with th
18. e elliptical crosstrainer Plug the other end of the cable into a 3 5mm Y adaptor available at electronics stores Plug the Y adaptor into the PHONES jack on your stereo Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adaptor Audio 3 5mm Cable Y Adaptor OE Headphones cC3 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 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 one of the five preset programs When the power is turned on the Program Indicator manual mode will COASTLINE TRAIL be selected and HILLS AND VALES Cd GORGE TRAIL the manual indi ROLLING WAVES cator will light To poooooo BERE select a preset program press the SELECT WORKOUT button repeatedly until one of the five program indicators lights 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
19. e included adaptor Plug the adaptor into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo G 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 adaptor Plug the adaptor into an RCA Y adaptor 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 adaptor Plug the RCA Y adaptor into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo LO R Audio Y Adaptor Cable Adaptor pe Wire removed from 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 ee Qe 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 adaptor available at electronics stores Plug the Y adaptor into the PHONES jack on your computer Plug your headphones or speakers into the other side of the Y adaptor Y Adaptor E Headphones Speakers 6 Align the two holes in the front of the Upright 2 with the two welded bolts
20. e 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 165 155 145 140 130 125 1155 145 138 130 125 118 110 103 125 120 115 110 105 95 90 w 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 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 For maximum fat
21. econds and then plug the power supply back into the elliptical crosstrainer The resis tance system will now calibrate itself It will not need to be calibrated again 2 Attach the Front Stabiliser 14 to the front of the 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 7 an adjustable spanner Qs and a rubber mallet 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 og ot 8 2 M8 Washer 33 2 M10 Nylon Locknut 26 6 Washer M8 Spl 5 Chrome Tube Plastic Pedal Washer 84 2 Spacer 85 2 cn Front Stabilizer Bolt 86 2 Eu Pedal Screw 43 6 1 Identify the Rear Stabiliser 59 which has Wheels 45 Incline Axle Screw 30 2 attached to it Attach the Rear Stabiliser 59 to the rea
22. hown 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 4 not shown in the same way 9 Apply grease to the welded bolt on the Left Pedal Arm 3 Slide a Chrome Tube 21 and a Chrome Tube Washer 84 onto the welded bolt Make sure that the Chrome Tube is turned exactly as shown in the inset drawing Then tighten an M10 Nylon Locknut 26 onto the welded bolt 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 11 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 Axle 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 C
23. in a store When the console 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 d appears in the right display when the information mode is selected press the SELECT WORKOUT button so the d disappears To exit the information mode press RESISTANCE but ton 1 and the SELECT WORKOUT button at the same time MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 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 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 abrasive or solvents Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer regularly Replace any worn parts immediately CALIBRATING THE RESISTANCE SYSTEM If the elliptical crosstrainer s resistance system is not working properly you may need to activate the cali bration process To activate the resistance calibration process press RESISTANCE button 1 Wait for the resistance motor to stop Next press RESISTANCE button 10 Whilst the resistance motor is running unplug the power supply from the elliptical crosstrainer see step 11 on page 8 Do not unplug the power supply from the wall Wait for a few s
24. l 39 1 Flywheel Axle 86 2 Front Stabiliser Bolt a vo ct Eke Cle Ina O E Deals 40 2 Pedal Disk 87 1 Console y p 9 p 41 1 Left Pedal 88 4 M5 x 25mm Screw to slowly come to a stop 42 1 Right Pedal 89 2 M5 x 6mm Screw 43 6 Pedal Screw 1 Grease A WARNING setore beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician 1 4 Console Washer Teflon Lubricant This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health prob 45 2 Wheel 1 Push Nut Tool lems Read all instructions before using ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or 46 2 Wheel Bolt _ 2 Allen Wrench property damage sustained by or through the use of this product 47 1 Left Side Shield 1 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 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 minimising 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 Water Bottle Hol
25. over 74 and the Left Upper Body Arm Centre the Arm Axle Using the included push nut tool tap two Push Nuts 15 about 3 mm 1 8 in 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 against one end of the Arm Axle whilst you tap Push Nuts onto the other end Press the two Pivot Axle Caps 34 onto the Arm Axle 19 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 Lubricate 2 n hi 3H Si gS Welded Bolt D 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 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
26. r of the Frame 1 with the two Rear Stabiliser Bolts 60 and two M10 Nylon Locknuts 26 Make sure that the Rear Stabiliser is turned so the Wheels are not touching the floor Frame 1 with the two Front Stabiliser 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 Frame 1 Make sure that the Incline Frame 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 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 Remove the four M10 Nylon Locknuts 24 not shown from the welded bolts on the front of the Frame 1 Lay a cloth over the front of the Frame 1
27. s each week if desired The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life THE INFORMATION MODE DEMO MODE The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of 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 kilometres In addition the information mode allows you to turn on and turn off the demo mode To select the information mode press RESISTANCE button 1 and the SELECT WORKOUT button at the same time The following information will be shown The left LED display will show the total number of hours that the ellipti cal crosstrainer has been used In addition bis wae an E for English miles or an M for metric kilometres will appear in the dis play Press the START PROGRAM button to change the unit of measurement if desired COTIME C SPEED The right LED display will show the total num ber of miles that the i l pedals have moved HEART RATE C2 CALS C DISTANCE IMPORTANT Make sure that there is not a d in the right dis E EN p Lt play If a d appears in C23 CALS C DISTANCE the display the console c HEART RATE is in the demo mode This mode is intended to be used only when an elliptical crosstrainer is displayed
28. 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 5 Watch your progress with the training zone display and the LED displays Refer to step 5 on pages 10 and 11 6 Measure your heart rate if desired Refer to step 6 on page 11 7 When the program is finished turn off the power Refer to step 7 on page 11 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 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 TRAINING ZONES power supply is qo
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