NordicTrack Vgr 900 User manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-

tions in this manual before using

this equipment. Keep this manual

for future reference.

Model No. NTEL05991

Serial No.

Serial

Number

Decal

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USERÕS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

NordicTrack¨is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before

using the elliptical crosstrainer.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer

are adequately informed of all precautions.

3. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used

by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

4. 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.

5. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.

Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away

from the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.

7. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

to slowly come to a stop.

8. Always hold the handlebar or the upper

body arms when mounting, dismounting, or

using the elliptical crosstrainer.

9. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when

using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear

athletic shoes for foot protection.

10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-

tical crosstrainer. Do not arch your back.

11. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time

while exercising, stop immediately and

begin cooling down.

12. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for

in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical

crosstrainer in any commercial, rental, or

institutional setting.

13. The elliptical crosstrainer does not have a

freewheel; the pedals will continue to move

until the flywheel stops.

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.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack¨

VGR900 elliptical crosstrainer. The NordicTrack¨

VGR900 is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves

your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the

impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique

NordicTrack¨VGR900 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¨VGR900. If you have addi-

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 NTEL05991. 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

Water Bottle Holder*

*No water bottle is included

Handlebar

FRONT

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Pedal Arm

Pedal Disk

Wheel Pedal

Resistance Dial

Book Rack

Console

Incline Bracket

Incline Frame

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 , and pliers .

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 14. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been

pre-attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (94), which has Wheels (45)

attached to it.

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (94) 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.

26 94

Rear Stabilizer Bolt (60)Ð2

M10 Nylon Locknut (26)Ð7

Pedal Screw (43)Ð6

Incline Axle Screw (30)Ð2

M10 x 85mm Bolt (25)Ð1

Plastic Pedal

Spacer (92)Ð2

M8 Split

Washer (58)Ð2

Chrome Tube

Washer (84)Ð2

M8 Washer (33)Ð2

Front Stabilizer Bolt (86)Ð2

2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (90) to the front of the

Frame (1) with the two Front Stabilizer Bolts (86) and

two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26).

V-shaped Groove

Grease

Tubes

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

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).

Console

Wire

35 35

4. Attach the Incline Bracket (24) to the lower end of the

Upright (2) with the M10 x 85mm Bolt (25) and an M10

Nylon Locknut (26). Do not overtighten the Nylon

Locknut; the Incline Bracket must pivot easily.

5. The Console (87) requires two ÒAAÓ batteries (not

included). Alkaline batteries are recommended. To

install batteries, turn the Console face down and

remove the Battery Cover (97), as shown in the inset

drawing. Next, insert two batteries into the Console.

Make sure that the negative ends of the batteries

(marked ÒÑÓ) are touching the springs in the

Console. Then, reattach the Battery Cover.

Carefully feed the Resistance Cable (57) down through

the Upright (2) until the end of the Resistance Cable

extends from the bottom of the Upright. Next, connect

the console wire to the Extension Wire (51).

Attach the Console (87) to the Upright (2) with the four

Console Screws (35) and the four Console Washers

(98) packaged with the Console. Be careful to avoid

pinching the wires.

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. Connect the Extension Wire (51) to the Reed

Switch Wire (50).

Next, connect the Resistance Cable (57) to the

Extension Cable (93) in the following way:

¥ Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket on

the Extension Cable (93), and insert the tip of the

Resistance Cable (57) into the wire clip on the

Extension Cable as shown.

¥ Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance Cable

(57) and slide it into the metal bracket on the

Extension Cable (93) as shown.

¥ Refer to drawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the prongs

on the upper end of the metal bracket together.

93 93

Metal

Bracket

8. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (3), which has an ÒLÓ sticker

on it. Next, identify the Left Pedal (41), which has the

letter ÒLÓ 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

Arm (not shown) in the same way.

Open Side

Plastic Posts

7. 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 metal bracket on the Extension Cable (93)

does not get caught on the Upright or the Frame

(1). In addition, feed all slack Extension Wire (51)

and Reed Switch Wire (50) 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.

Welded Bolts

Welded

Bolt

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.

11. Slide the Left Upper Body Arm (7), which is marked

with an ÒLÓ 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 sidesÑthe 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 Right Upper Body Arm (75) and the right Pivot

Cover (74). Next, insert the Arm Axle into the Upright

(2) until the left end of the Axle is flush with the left side

of the Upright. Then, insert the Arm Axle into the left

Axle Cover (74) and the Left Upper Body Arm (7).

Center the Arm Axle.

Using the included pedal tool, tap two Push Nuts (15)

about 1/8Ó 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

while you tap Push Nuts onto the other end.

Press an Axle Cap (34) onto each end of the Arm Axle

(19).

Post

Grease

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

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 3/4Ó Axle Cap (61) onto the axle.

Attach the Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.

10. 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).

Grease

Wide

Side

Narrow

Side

Welded Bolt

Round

Tube

Grease

Pedal Tool 15 19

Lubricate

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER

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.

To dismount the elliptical crosstrainer, wait until the

pedals come to a complete stop. 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 ADJUST THE RESISTANCE

To adjust the

resistance of the

pedals as you

exercise, turn the

resistance dial on

the console. Turn

the dial clockwise

to increase the

resistance or

counterclockwise

to decrease the resistance.

INCLINE ADJUSTMENT

The intensity of your exercise can be further adjusted

by raising or lowering the incline frame. To raise the

incline frame, position the pedal arms side by side as

shown. Lift the end of the incline frame until the cross-

bar is on top of the incline bracket. Make sure that

the crossbar is resting securely on top of the

incline bracket. To lower the incline frame, lift the

incline frame slightly, push the incline bracket toward

the upright, and then lower the incline frame onto the

stabilizer.

HOW TO USE THE UPPER BODY ARMS

The upper body

arms are designed

to add upper-body

exercise to your

workouts. As you

exercise, hold the

upper body arms

and move your

arms forward and

back in order to

work your arms,

back, and shoul-

ders.

To exercise only your lower body, hold the handlebar

as you exercise.

Pedal

Pedal Disk

Handlebar

Resistance Dial

Upper Body Arms

Handlebar

Incline

Frame

Incline

Bracket

Stabilizer

Crossbar

Upright

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE

The console offers a selection of features to help you

get more from your workouts. The water bottle holders

keep your water bottle handy during your workouts;

the book holder lets you read your favorite magazine

while you get in shape; the convenient resistance dial

allows you to easily change the resistance at any

time; and the unique training zone display and the two

LCD displays provide instant exercise feedback.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Before the console can be operated, two ÒAAÓ batteries

must be installed. See assembly step 5 on page 6 for

installation instructions.

HOW TO OPERATE THE CONSOLE

Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the

face of the console, remove it.

1. To turn on the power, press the on/reset button or

simply begin exercising. When the power is turned

on, the displays and indicators will light for two sec-

onds. The console will then be ready for use.

2. As you exercise, watch your progress with the train-

ing zone display and the LCD displays.

The training zone

displayÑAs you

exercise, the train-

ing zone display will

show the approxi-

mate intensity level

of your exercise.

For example, if the fourth indicator in the display is

lit (refer to the drawing above), the display shows

that your intensity level is ideal for fat burning.

The left LCD dis-

playÑAs you exer-

cise, the left display

will show the

elapsed time and

the distance you

have traveled. The

display will change from one number to the other

every seven seconds. Arrows in the display will indi-

cate which number is currently shown.

The right LCD dis-

playÑAs you exer-

cise, the right dis-

play will show the

approximate num-

bers of calories and

fat calories you

have burned (see BURNING FAT on page 12) and

your current speed. The display will change from

one number to the next every seven seconds.

Arrows in the display will indicate which number is

currently shown.

3. To reset the LCD displays, press the on/reset button

at any time.

4. To turn off the power, simply wait for about four

minutes. The console has an Òauto-offÓ feature.

If the pedals are not moved and the console

button is not pressed for four minutes, the

power will turn off automatically in order to

conserve the batteries.

Training Zone Display

Book

Holder

Resistance Dial

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