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Model No. NEL09940
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. .5 . . . . . . . . . . . HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICA
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the elliptical exerciser. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. using the elliptical exerciser. 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 exercise
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack tions after reading the manual, please call our CX 990 elliptical exerciser. The CX 990 is an incredi- Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-825- bly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural 2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your knees Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist and ankles. And the unique CX 990 features you, please note the p
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ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the four included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable wrenches , a rubber mallet , and pliers . As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings belo
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2. Identify the Pivot Axle (14), which is the longer of the 2 two axles. Slide a Ramp Cover (48) onto an M6 x 16mm Patch Screw (76) as shown. Tighten the Patch Screw into one end of the Pivot Axle. Apply a small amount of the included grease to the Pivot Axle. 76 Tubes 48 Have a second person hold the two Ramp Spacers (99) against the sides of the Frame (1) so they cover 3 the indicated tubes on the Frame. Lift the Pedal Legs (not shown) out of the way and align the round tubes Grease on the Ram
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5. Slide a Weld Spacer (119) onto the axle on the left 5 23 side of the Upright (2), with the open side of the Weld Spacer facing the Upright. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle. 85 114 ® Apply a small amount of the included Teflon lubricant to a paper towel. Rub a thin film of the lubricant onto 20 one of the Upper Body Legs (31). Insert the Upper 24 Body Leg into one of the Upper Body Arms (118) as shown. Hold the Upper Body Arm with one hand, hold the Upper Body Leg with your other h
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7. Apply a liberal amount of grease to the long side of 7 each M8 x 79mm Bolt Set (65). Identify the Left Pedal (10), which has a notch near the right side. Place the Left Pedal on the Left Pedal Leg (4). Have a second person hold the bracket on the left Upper Body Leg (31) inside of the bracket on the Left Pedal Leg, and hold a Wheel (28) inside of the 31 bracket on the left Upper Body Leg. Notch Holes Align the indicated holes, and attach the Left Pedal 5 (10), the left Upper Body Leg (31), a
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR If you have purchased the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 21), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the optional chest pulse sensor. 1. Look under the Console (17) and locate the access cover. Remove the access cover. 17 2. Hold the receiver in the position shown, with the small cylinder at the top. Using the two screws included with the chest pulse sensor, attach the receiver to the two plastic posts (not
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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent This product ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. must be Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in Grounded Outlet Box grounded. place by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle out- If it should let box covers are not grounded. Contact a quali- Grounding Plug malfunction fied electrician to determine if
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Left Display Matrix Training Zone Bar Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it before using the console. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol- ogy. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a per- The advanced console offers a selection of features sonal trainer in your home. Using the included audio designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and cable, you can connect the elliptical exerciser t
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Monitor your progress with the matrix, the HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 5 Training Zone bar, and the two displays. Press any button on the console or begin The matrix— 1 pedaling to turn on the console. When the manual mode or the Make sure that the power cord is properly iFIT.com mode is plugged in (see page 10). Next, press any button selected, the matrix on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the will show a track console. After a few seconds, the console dis- representing 1/4 plays will l
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Note: If you continue to hold the pulse sensor, the Measure your heart rate if desired. 6 right display will show your heart rate for up to 30 seconds. The display will then show your heart Note: If you hold the handgrip pulse sensor rate along with the other modes. and wear the optional chest pulse sensor at the same time, the console may not display If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your heart rate accurately. your hands are positioned as described. Be care- ful not to move your
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setting for the cur- a HOW TO USE RESISTANCE AND PACE rent segment. The PROGRAMS lit indicators in the bar will show your actual pace. If an Press any button on the console or begin indicator to the 1 pedaling to turn on the console. right of the lit indi- b cators is flashing See step 1 on page 12. (see drawing a), increase your pace. Select one of the six resistance and pace If an indicator to 2 programs. the left of any lit indicator is flashing When the power is (see drawing b), decrease y
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Adjust the angle of the ramp as desired. HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS 4 See step 4 on page 12. Each heart rate program helps you to keep your heart rate near a certain percentage of your maximum heart Monitor your progress with the two displays. 5 rate during your workout. (Your maximum heart rate is estimated by subtracting your age from 220. For See step 5 on page 12. example, if you are 30 years old, your maximum heart rate is 190.) Heart rate program 1 is designed to keep Measure your hear
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Hold the handgrip pulse sensor. odically compare a 4 your heart rate to To use a heart rate program, you must use the the heart rate set- handgrip pulse sensor (see step 6 on page 13) ting for the current or the optional chest pulse sensor. If you use the segment; if neces- handgrip pulse sensor, it is not necessary to hold sary, an indicator the handgrips continuously during the program. in the bar will then b However, you should hold the handgrips fre- flash to prompt you quently for the progr
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CDs, the elliptical exerciser must be stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack 17 and 18 f
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A. If your computer has only a being used, see instruction B. PHONES jack, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the beneath the console. Plug the other
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR B. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, cable into the adapter. Plug the adapter into an see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is RCA Y-adapter (available at electronics stores). being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV Next, remove the wire that is currently plugged into with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR
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your workout. Simply follow your personal trainer’s HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO instructions. PROGRAMS The program will function in almost the same way as a resistance and pace program (see step 3 on To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical page 14). However, an electronic “chirping” sound exerciser must be connected to your portable CD play- will alert you when the resistance setting and/or er, portable stereo, home stereo, computer with CD the pace setting is about to change.
