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Model No. NTEL12911
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USER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. using the elliptical crosstrainer. Various factors, including the user's move- ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure readings. The pulse sensor is intended only that all users of the elliptical cr
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack tional questions, please call our Customer Service CXT 990 elliptical crosstrainer. The CXT 990 is an Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please knees and ankles. And the unique CXT 990 features note the product mode
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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 be
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3. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33) 3 V-shaped Groove onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw into one end of an Incline Axle (29). Next, apply a small amount of the included grease to the Incline Axle. 5 Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Ramp (5) with the tubes on the Frame (1). Make sure that the 58 30 Incline Ramp is turned so the V-shaped grooves 33 are on top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) into the Incline Ramp and the Frame. Note: It may be helpful to tap t
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6. Connect the wire harness on the Console (87) to the 6 Extension Wire Harness (51). 87 Bookrack Attach the Console (87) to the Upright (2) with the four Console Screws (35) and the four Console Washers (93) packaged with the Console. Be careful to avoid Wire pinching the wire harnesses. Harness Snap the bookrack onto the Console (87) in the location 51 shown. 93 2 93 35 35 7. Identify the Left Pedal (41). Attach the Left Pedal to the 7 Left Spring Arm (3) with an M10 x 36mm Carriage Bolt 61 41
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to 1 page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver and the Y-connector included with the chest pulse sensor. Screws 1. Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the 87 Console (87). Lift the top of the Console. Be careful not to disconnect any wires. 2. Peel the paper off the adhesive pad on the back of the 2 receiver (A). Orient the receiver exactly as shown, an
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A temporary EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER adapter may Grounded Outlet Box be used to To mount the elliptical crosstrainer, hold the handgrip Adapter connect the pulse sensor and step onto the pedal that is in the power cord lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push to a 2-pole the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous receptacle motion. Note: The pedal disks can turn in either as shown at direction. It is recommended that you turn the Lug the right if a pedal
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Matrix Training Zone Bar Displays Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the con- sole, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE sonal trainer right in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the elliptical crosstrainer The advanced console offers a selection of features to your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and play special iFIT.com CD programs (CDs are available effective. When the ma
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To vary the affect HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE of your exercise on the elliptical crosstrainer, Make sure that the power cord is plugged in. 1 increase or decrease the angle Make sure that the power cord is properly of the incline ramp plugged in (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER by pressing the Ramp Angle buttons. There are CORD on page 8). five ramp angles. Note: After the Ramp Angle buttons are pressed, it will take a moment for the Note: When the ramp to reach the selected angle. power cord is
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The right If there are display—The right thin sheets of display will show plastic on the the distance you metal contacts have pedaled and on the hand- the approximate grip pulse sen- Contacts number of calories sor, peel off you have burned. The display will change from the plastic. To one number to the other every few seconds, as measure your shown by the indicators. The display will also heart rate, show your heart rate when the pulse sensor is place your hands on the contacts; your palms used
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The resistance setting for the second segment HOW TO USE A SMART PROGRAM will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment column and the resistance of the ellipti- cal crosstrainer will automatically adjust to the sec- Make sure that the power cord is plugged in. 1 ond setting. Refer to step 1 on page 11. The pace settings a for the program will Press any button on the console or move the 2 be shown by the pedals to turn on the power. Training Zone bar. The lit indicators in Refer to step 2 o
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Enter Age button and go to step 5. If you have HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM not entered your age, press the + or – button repeatedly (these are the buttons that select Each heart rate program helps you to keep your heart resistance levels 9 and 10) to enter your age, and rate near a certain percentage of your maximum heart then press the Enter Age button. Once you have rate during your workout. (Your maximum heart rate is entered your age, your age will be saved in estimated by subtracting yo
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As you exercise, the Training Zone bar will help HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, you to keep your heart rate near the heart rate OR COMPUTER setting for the current segment. The lit indicators in the bar will show your actual pace. a To use iFIT.com CDs, the elliptical crosstrainer must When you hold the be connected to your portable CD player, portable handgrip pulse stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See sensor (or wear pages 15 to 17 for connecting instructions. To use the o
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your being used, see instruction B. stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note: If your computer has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A. If your computer has only a see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is PHONES jack, see instruction B. being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO beneath the console. Plug t
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Press the play button on your CD player or HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO 5 VCR. PROGRAMS A moment after the play button is pressed, your personal trainer will begin guiding you through To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical your workout. Simply follow your personal trainer’s crosstrainer must be connected to your portable CD instructions. player, portable stereo, home stereo, computer with CD player, or VCR. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR The program will function in almost the same w
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Follow the on-line instructions to start the HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM 7 program. OUR WEB SITE When you start the program, an on-screen count- down will begin. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the Return to the elliptical crosstrainer and begin internet. To use programs from our Web site, the ellip- 8 exercising. tical crosstrainer must be connected to your home computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUT- When the on-
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the elliptical HOW TO CALIBRATE THE RESISTANCE AND crosstrainer regularly. Replace any worn parts immedi- INCLINE SYSTEMS ately. If the elliptical crosstrainer’s resistance system or For smooth incline system is not working properly, activate the operation of the calibration process by following the steps below. Wheel elliptical crosstrainer, the 1. Press the 10 Resistance button and the Start incline ramp Program button
