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1. gt Slow Slow Slow Important The pace settings intended only to provide motivation Your actual pace may be slower than the pace settings Make sure to exercise at a pace that is comfortable for you When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment of the program both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash a series of tones will sound and all resistance set tings will move one column to the left The resis tance setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment column and the resistance of the elliptical exerciser will change to the resistance setting for the second segment Note If all of the indicators in the Current Segment column are lit after the resis tance settings have moved to the left the resis tance settings may move downward so only the highest indicators appear in the matrix The program will continue until the resistance setting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column and the last segment ends Note During the program you can override the resistance setting for the current segment if desired by pressing the 1 Step Resistance but tons However when the next segment begins the resistance will change if a different resistance setting is programmed for the next segment If you stop pedaling for several seconds a tone will sound and the program wi2. HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER If the elliptical exer ciser rocks slightly on your floor during use turn one or both of the leveling feet beneath the rear stabiliser until the rocking motion is eliminated Leveling 12 HOW EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER Handlebar To mount the elliptical exerciser hold the handlebars or the handgrip pulse sensor and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position Next step onto the other Pulse Sensor pedal Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion Note The crank arms can turn in either direction It is recommended that you turn the crank arms in the direction shown by the arrow at the right how ever for variety you can turn the crank arms in the opposite direction To dismount the elliptical exerciser wait until the ped als come to a complete stop Note The elliptical exerciser does not have a free wheel the pedals 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 13 Heart Rate Control L Piz inutes LH TStepPrograms Target Pace inutes Note If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console remove i
3. gt HHH Ha Aa a Description Crank Snap Ring Upper Wire Harness Lower Wire Harness Reed Switch Wire Belt Flywheel C Magnet Pillow Block Magnet Spring Idler Idler Bracket Clamp Reed Switch Bracket Base Pin Assist Cable Hair Pin Resistance Spring Assist Cylinder Pivot Bracket Spacer Frame Pin Latch Lever Cable Clamp Motor Resistance Cable Pulley Resistance Cable Set Foam Grip Pivot Axle Hub Cover Sleeve Cover 43mm Spacer M8 x 43mm Button Bolt M8 Jamnut M8 x 69mm Button Bolt M10 Nylon Locknut M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolt M10 x 127mm Button Screw M8 x 23mm Button Screw M6 x 10mm Button Screw Crank Screw Hub Screw M8 Washer M10 x 60mm Button Screw M8 Split Washer Flywheel Spacer Flywheel Washer 106 107 108 109 110 VOVAARAOGODAOVAA A Description Flywheel Snap Ring Pillow Block Screw Stop Screw M8 x 35mm Screw M6 Nylon Locknut Pulley Screw Crank Arm Bearing M4 x 25mm Screw M4 x 16mm Round Head Screw Motor Washer M4 x 16mm Screw M4 x 14mm Screw M4 x 32mm Round Head Screw Upper Body Bushing M4 x 12mm Screw M4 x 45mm Screw Pivot Bearing M8 Small Washer Key No Qty 111 2 112 8 113 1 114 4 115 4 116 4 117 2 118 4 119 1 120 2 121 4 122 2 123 2 124 2 3 1 1 Description Wave Washer Star Washer M6 x 33mm Button Bolt M6 Nut M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw
4. Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 5 Inner Thigh Stretch Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 27 PART LIST Model No NTEVEL 1285 0 R0206A To locate the parts shown below see the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 30 and 31 Rear Crank Cover Crank Bushing Crank Bushing Sleeve Crank Bearing Set Crank Crank Spacer Key No Qty Description 1 1 Base 2 1 Frame 3 1 Upright 4 1 Pulse Bar 5 1 Console 6 1 Front Stabiliser 7 1 Rear Stabiliser 8 1 Left Handlebar 9 1 Right Handlebar 10 2 Handlebar Endcap 11 1 Left Upper Body Arm 12 1 Right Upper Body Arm 13 1 Left Pedal 14 1 Left Pedal Leg 15 1 Right Pedal 16 1 Right Pedal Leg 17 2 Upright Cover 18 1 Left Front Handlebar Cover 19 1 Left Rear Handlebar Cover 20 1 Right Front Handlebar Cover 21 1 Right Rear Handlebar Cover 22 1 Water Bottle Holder 23 2 Front Stabiliser Endcap 24 2 Rear Stabiliser Endcap 25 2 Wheel 26 1 Base Foot 27 2 Leveling Foot 28 1 Left Side Shield 29 1 Right Side Shield 30 2 Upright Bushing 31 4 Pedal Leg Cover 32 2 Pedal Leg Axle 33 4 Pedal Leg Bushing 34 1 Base Axle 35 2 Base Bushing 36 2 Crank Arm 37 2 Front Crank Cover 38 2 Crank Hub 39 1 Pulley Spacer 40 1 Pulley 2 4 2 2 1 1 28 O DO O R gt ONNA A R D DP gt ND
5. heart rate setting is changed the intensity level of the entire program will change If the second heart rate program is selected the target heart rate setting for the program will flash in the lower display If desired press the increase and decrease buttons in the upper left corner of the display to change the target heart rate setting see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 26 Note The same target heart rate set ting will be programmed for all segments 18 Put on the chest pulse sensor or hold the handgrip pulse sensor To put on the chest pulse sensor see page 10 To use the handgrip pulse sensor it is not neces sary to hold the handgrips continuously during the program However you should hold the hana grips freguently for the program to function prop erly Each time you hold the handgrip pulse sensor keep your hands on the metal con tacts for at least 30 seconds Press the Start button to start the program The first heart rate program This program is divided into 30 one minute segments One target heart rate setting is programmed for each seg ment Note The same target heart rate setting may be programmed for two or more consecutive segments The target heart rate setting for the first segment will be shown in the flashing Current Segment column of the matrix The target heart rate settings for the next several segments will be shown in the columns to the right Current Segment When only three
6. Axle 74 Slide the Right Upper Body Arm 12 onto the right end of the Pivot Axle Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw 84 with an M8 Washer 88 and a Wave Washer 111 into each end of the Pivot Axle 74 Make sure that the Wave Washers are on the ends of the Pivot Axle Hold the Left Front Handlebar Cover 18 and the Left Rear Handlebar Cover 19 around the Left Upper Body Arm 11 Attach the Handlebar Covers with three M4 x 32mm Round Head Screws 105 Attach the Right Front Handlebar Cover 20 and the Right Rear Handlebar Cover 21 to the Right Upper Body Arm 12 in the same way 12 Identify the Left Pedal 13 and the Left Pedal Leg 14 which are marked with stickers Attach the Left Pedal 13 to the Left Pedal Leg 14 with an M4 x 45mm Screw 108 three M4 x 14mm Screws 104 and four Star Washers 112 Attach the Right Pedal not shown to the Right Pedal Leg not shown in the same way 13 Apply a light film of grease to a Pedal Leg Axle 32 Next slide a 5mm Spacer 118 onto the Pedal Leg Axle Then slide an M8 Washer 88 and a Pedal Leg Cover 31 onto an M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw 115 and finger tighten the Shoulder Screw into one end of the Pedal Leg Axle Have another person hold the front end of the Left Pedal Leg 14 inside of the bracket on the Left Upper Body Arm 11 Insert the Pedal Leg Axle 32 into both parts make sure that the 5 Sp
7. M4 x 16mm Flat Head Screw Large Wave Washer 5mm Spacer Transport Handle Handgrip Pulse Sensor Pulse Wire M8 x 31mm Shoulder Screw M8 x 112mm Button Bolt Flywheel Bracket Allen Wrench Grease User s Manual Note indicates a non illustrated part Specifications are subject to change without notice 29 EXPLODED DRAWING A Model NTEVEL1285 0 118 qy z LA 109 32 3 a 30 EXPLODED DRAWING B Model No NTEVEL1285 0 107 Y 79 3 UM A 107 Sw T 02 fe 31 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts contact the ICON Health amp Fitness Ltd office or write ICON Health 8 Fitness Ltd Customer Service Department 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 To help us assist you please be prepared to provide the following information the MODEL NUMBER of the product NTEVEL1285 0 the NAME of the product NordicTrack CXT 1400 elliptical exerciser the SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part s see pages 28 and 29 Part No 233833 R0206A Printed in China 2006 ICON IP Inc
8. have ped aled and the elapsed time The display will change from one number to the next every few seconds Note When a program is selected the display will show the time remaining in the pro gram instead of the elapsed time To see the total distance pedaled since the ellipti cal exerciser was purchased press the Odometer button twice the words Total Dist and the total number of miles will appear in the display To again see the distance that you have pedaled dur ing your workout press the Odometer button again The lower display The lower display will show your pedaling pace in revolutions per minute RPM Resistance your pedaling speed and the resistance level of the pedals The display will change from one number to the next every few seconds The display will also show your heart rate when you use the handgrip pulse sensor or the chest pulse sensor Note The console can show speed and distance in either miles or kilometers The letters MPH or Km H will appear in the lower display to show which unit of measurement is selected To change the unit of measurement first hold down the Start button for a few seconds An E for English or an for metric will appear in the lower display Press the 1 Step Resistance 10 but ton to change the unit of measurement Note When the batteries are replaced it may be neces sary to reselect the desired unit of measurement While you are se
9. head phones into the other side of the splitter Cable Headphones HOW 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 3 5mm LINE OUT see instruction A below If the LINE OUT jack is jack 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 end of the audio cable into the adaptor Plug the adaptor into audio cable into the LINE OUT jack on your com the LINE OUT jack on your stereo puter Oo i LINE OUT i rU Audio Adaptor able B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the splitter Plug the splitter into the B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack PHONES jack on your computer Plug your head beneath the console Plug the other end of the phones or speakers into the other side of the splitter audio cable into the 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 Y adap
10. near a target heart rate while you exercise The console also features iFIT com interactive technol ogy Having iFIT com technology is like having a per sonal trainer in your home Using the included stereo audio cable you can connect the elliptical exerciser to your portable stereo home stereo computer or VCR and play special iFIT com CD and video programs iFIT com CDs and videocassettes are available sepa rately iFIT com programs automatically control the resistance of the pedals and prompt you to vary your pace as a personal trainer coaches you through every step of your workout High energy music provides added motivation To purchase iFIT com CDs and videocassettes call the toll free telephone number on the front cover of this manual With the elliptical exerciser connected to your comput er you can also go to our Web site at www iFIT com and access programs directly from the internet Explore www iFIT com for more information To use the manual mode of the console follow the steps beginning on page 15 To use a preset program see page 17 To use a heart rate program see page 18 To use an iFIT com CD or video pro gram see page 23 To use an iFIT com program directly from our Web site see page 24 14 HOW USE THE MANUAL MODE Press any button on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the console A few seconds after the console is turned on the displays will light A tone will then sound and the
11. that is comfortable for you Note During the program you can manually over ride the resistance setting for the current seg ment if desired with the 1 Step Resistance but tons However when the console compares your heart rate to the target heart rate setting the resistance of the pedals may automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting If you stop pedaling for several seconds a tone will sound and the program will pause To restart the program simply resume pedaling Monitor your progress with the matrix the Training Zones bar and the displays See step 4 on page 15 Turn on the fan if desired See step 6 on page 16 When you are finished exercising the console will automatically turn off See step 7 on page 16 HOW CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER VCR OR COMPUTER To use iFIT com CDs the elliptical exerciser must be connected to your portable CD player portable stereo home stereo or computer with CD player See pages 20 and 21 for connecting instructions To use iFIT com videocassettes the elliptical exerciser must be con nected to your VCR See page 22 for connecting instructions To use iFIT com programs directly from our Web site the elliptical exerciser must be connect ed to your home computer See page 21 for connect ing instructions HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE CD PLAYER Note If your CD player has separate LINE OUT and PHONES jacks see ins
12. the instructions below Avoid moving your hands while using the handgrip pulse sensor excessive movement may interfere with heart rate readings 25 Do not hold the metal contacts too tightly doing so may interfere with heart rate readings For the most accurate heart rate reading hold the metal contacts for about 30 seconds For optimal performance of the handgrip pulse sen sor keep the metal contacts clean The contacts can be cleaned with a soft cloth never use alco hol abrasives or chemicals HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER If the elliptical exerciser rocks slightly on your floor during use see HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER on page 12 HOW TO ELIMINATE FLEXING IN THE CENTER OF THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER If the elliptical exer ciser flexes in the center during use turn the base foot until the flexing is eliminated CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 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 sensors are not medical devices Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensors are intended only as an exercise aid in determin ing heart rate trends in general The following guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program Remember that proper nutrition and adeguate rest are essential for succ
13. your hands excessively or to squeeze the metal contacts too tightly Turn on the fan if desired To turn on the fan at low speed press the Auto Breeze Fan but ton the number 1 will appear next to the word Fan in the dis play To turn on the fan at medium speed press the button a second time the number 2 will appear To turn on the fan at high speed press the button a third time the number 3 will appear To select the Auto mode press the button again the words Auto Fan will appear While the Auto mode is selected the speed of the fan will automatically increase or decrease as you increase or decrease your ped aling speed To turn off the fan press the Auto Breeze Fan button again Note If the pedals are not turned for a few minutes the fan will automatically turn off Slide the thumb tab on the right side of the fan to pivot the fan to the desired angle When you are finished exercising the console will automatically turn off If the pedals are not moved for several seconds a tone will sound the console will pause and the time will begin to flash in the upper display If the pedals are not moved for a few minutes the console will turn off and the displays will be reset HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM Press any button on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the console See step 1 on page 15 Select one of the eight preset programs To select a preset program press one of the but tons
14. acer 118 is inside of the bracket on the Left Upper Body Arm Slide a 5mm Spacer 118 onto the other end of the Pedal Leg Axle 32 Next slide an M8 Washer 88 and a Pedal Leg Cover 31 onto an M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw 115 and finger tighten the Shoulder Screw into the Pedal Leg Axle Then tighten both Shoulder Screws Repeat this step on the right side of the elliptical exerciser 14 Lift the latch on the underside of the Left Pedal Leg 14 and set the Left Pedal Leg on the left Crank Bushing Sleeve 43 Release the lever and make sure that the Left Pedal Leg is securely connected to the Crank Bushing Sleeve Connect the Right Pedal Leg not shown in the same way See step 5 Tighten the M8 x 69mm Button Bolt 80 and the two M8 x 23mm Button Screws 84 15 Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser 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 exerciser HOW USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The chest pulse sensor consists of two components the chest strap and the sensor unit Follow the instruc tions below to put on the chest pulse sensor Chest Strap Sensor Buckle Unit Sensor Unit See the inset drawing above Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap through the hole in one end of the sensor unit Then press the end
15. ame way 7 The Console 5 reguires four D batteries alkaline batteries are recommended Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the Console Next insert four batter ies into the battery compartment make sure that the batteries are oriented as shown by the diagram inside the battery compartment Reattach the battery cover Battery Cover 8 While another person holds the Console 5 near the Upright 3 connect the two wire harnesses on the Wire Console to the corresponding connectors on the Upper Harnesses Wire Harness 48 Insert the excess wire harness into the Upright 3 Next attach the Console to the Upright with four M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws 101 Be careful to avoid pinching the wire harnesses 9 Identify the Left Handlebar 8 and the Left Upper Body Arm 11 which are marked with stickers Orient the Left Handlebar 8 and the Left Upper Body Arm 11 as shown Insert the Left Handlebar into the Left Upper Body Arm Attach the Left Handlebar with two M8 x 43mm Button Bolts 78 and two M8 Jamnuts 79 Make sure that the Jamnuts are in the hexagonal holes in the Left Upper Body Arm Attach the Right Handlebar 9 to the Right Upper Body Arm 12 in the same way 10 Insert the Pivot Axle 74 into the Upright 3 and center 11 it Apply a generous amount of the included grease to the Pivot Axle Orient the Left Upper Body Arm 11 as shown and slide it onto the left end of the Pivot
16. console will be ready for use E Select the manual mode If you have selected a program or the iFIT com mode rese lect the manual mode by pressing the iFIT button once or twice until a track appears in the matrix but the letters iFIT do not appear above the matrix E Begin pedaling and change the resistance of the pedals as desired As you pedal 6 B change the resis 2094 p tance of the pedals LM Resistance by pressing the 1 Step Resistance but tons Note After the 1 Step Resistance buttons are pressed it will take a moment for the pedals to reach the selected resistance level E Monitor your progress with the matrix the Training Zones bar and the displays The matrix When the manual mode or the iFIT com mode is selected the matrix will display a track that represents 1 4 mile 400 meters As you exercise the indicators around the track will light in succession until the entire track is lit The track will then disappear and the indicators will again begin to light in succession 15 The Training Zones bar The Training Training Zones Zones bar will show the approximate inten sity level of your exer cise Aerobic Performance Endurance Fat Burn Warm Up Cool Down The upper display The upper display will show the approximate number of grams of carbs you have burned the approxi mate number of calo ries you have burned the distance you
17. do Nordi ack Model No NTEVEL1285 0 Serial No USER S MANUAL OUESTIONS E As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have guestions or if there are missing parts please call 08457 089 009 Or write ICON Health 8 Fitness Ltd Customer Service Department Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS118JG UK email csuk iconeurope com CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc tions in this manual before using this equipment Keep this manu al for future reference c www iconeurope com do Nordichrack TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS gu a aaa ciowa AGES e dea a CR wR ov O WE a a 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ea swa aoi O aga w ow akwa fok obiad edd Bobo WGN e ero aua 4 ASSEMBLY sacs sai a ends kawie a buda eed de whe ORGA oa dae Pada dw RU ae ah 5 HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR Luuuaea aaa aa aaa aaa re 10 HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER LLuuuuaea aaa aa aaa he 12 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 25 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES mer 26 PART LIST 2 dup Rr ER DO PIA z ERO REC ev ue VE poor E 28 EXPLODED DRAWING m ER ER do o Adee Ge A Ad Gon WA O U o 30 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS 00 00 cece ee e Back Cover NordicTrack is a registered t
18. e key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right Move slowly as you stretch never bounce 1 Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Hamstrings back of knees and back 2 Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg Reach toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Hamstrings lower back and groin 3 Calf Achilles Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles ten dons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles ten dons and ankles 4 Quadriceps Stretch With one hand against a wall for balance reach back and grasp one foot with your other hand Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax
19. e old bat tery and insert a new CR 2032 bat tery Make sure that the battery is turned so the writ ing is on top Replace the battery cover and turn it clockwise to close it S_ 7 1 CR 2032 qr Battery 11 CHEST PULSE SENSOR CARE Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each use The chest pulse sensor is activated when the electrode areas are wetted and the chest pulse sen sor is put on the chest pulse sensor shuts off when itis removed and the electrode areas are dried If the chest pulse sensor is not dried after each use it may remain activated longer than necessary drain ing the battery prematurely Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm dry place Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag or other container that may trap moisture Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to temperatures above 122 Fahrenheit BO Celsius or below 14 Fahrenheit 10 Celsius Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit when using or storing the chest pulse sensor Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth never use alcohol abrasives or chemicals The chest strap may be hand washed and air dried HOW TO USE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER While the elliptical exerciser is not in use the frame can be folded out of the way First lift the latch under each p
20. edal leg and lift the pedal legs off the sleeves on the crank arms Next raise the pedal legs until they touch the magnets on the upper body arms the magnets will hold the pedal legs in place Then hold the handle firmly with both hands pull and hold the latch lever lift the frame to the position shown below and release the latch lever Pedal Leg Handle Lever To use the elliptical exerciser hold the handle firmly with both hands pull and hold the latch lever lower the frame slowly to the floor and then release the latch lever 4 WARNING If the frame is low ered quickly or if the latch lever is released early the elliptical exerciser may tip over resulting in damage or serious injury Next pull the pedal legs off the magnets on the upper body arms Then lift the latches under the pedal legs and set the pedal legs on the sleeves on the crank arms Release the latches and make sure that the pedal legs are securely connected to the crank arms HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER To move the elliptical exerciser first fold it as described at the left Next stand in front of the ellipti cal exerciser hold the transport handle and place one foot against the center of the front stabiliser Pull the transport handle until the elliptical exerciser will roll on the front wheels Carefully move the elliptical exerciser to the desired position and then lower it Transport 7 7778 a Handle your foot
21. electing the revolutionary Nordictrack CXT 1400 elliptical exerciser The CXT 1400 elliptical exerciser offers a wide array of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable and when you re not exercising the unique CXT 1400 elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the away For your benefit read this manual carefully before you use the elliptical exerciser If you have ques AWARNING Misuse of this machine may result in serious tions after reading this manual see the front cover of this manual To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before call ing The model number is NTEVEL 1285 0 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the ellip tical exerciser see the front cover of this manual for the location of the decal Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below m Console injury Read user s manual prior to use and follow all warnings and instructions Do not allow children on or around machine Handgrip Pulse Sensor Pedals continue to spin when you stop pedaling Spinning pedals can cause injury Reduce pedal speed in a controlled manner User weight must not exceed 250 pounds Replace label if damaged illegible or removed Crank Arm Handle Latch Lever Leveling Foot Handlebar LY UC Storage Magnet Water Bottle H
22. essful results 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 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 15 103 145 138 130 118 110 125 120 115 105 95 90 20 30 40 60 70 80 To find the proper heart rate for you first find your age at the bottom 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 lower two numbers are recommended heart rates for fat burning the highest number is the recommend ed heart rate for aerobic exercise Fat Burning To burn fat effectively you must exercise at a relative ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time 26 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 burning adjust the intensity of your exercise until your
23. gnals Make sure that the audio cable is properly connected and that it is fully plugged in Monitor your progress with the matrix the Training Zones bar and the displays 4 See step 4 on page 15 E Measure your heart rate as desired See step 5 on page 16 6 Turn on the fan if desired See step 6 on page 16 When you are finished exercising the console will automatically turn off 7 See step 7 page 16 HOW USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www iFIT com allows you to play iFIT com programs directly from the internet To use programs from our Web site the elliptical exerciser must be connected to your home computer See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on page 21 In addition you must have an internet connection and an internet service provider A list of specific system reguirements is found on our Web site Follow the steps below to use a program from our Web site Press any button on the console or begin ped aling to turn on the console See step 1 on page 15 E Select the iFIT com mode See step 2 on page 23 Go to your computer and start an internet connection Start your Web browser if necessary and go to our Web site at www iFIT com Follow the desired links on our Web site to select a program Read and follow the on line instructions for using a program 24 Follow the on line instructions to start the program When you start the program an on screen c
24. 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 as you exercise WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following three 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 Note During the first few weeks of your exer cise 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 EXERCISE FREQUENCY 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 workouts each week if desired Th
25. labeled 20 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes Note Each 30 minutes button can be used to select two programs When a preset pro gram is selected a profile of the resis tance settings of the program will scroll across the matrix In addition the program time will appear in the upper display and the maximum resistance setting of the program will flash in the lower display for a moment Resistance Press the Start button or begin pedaling to start the program Each program is divided into several one minute segments One resistance setting and one pace setting are programmed for each segment Note The same resistance setting and or pace setting may be programmed for two or more consecutive segments The resistance setting for the first Current Segment segment will be shown in the flashing Current Segment column of the matrix The pace settings are not shown in the matrix The resistance settings for the next several segments will be shown in the columns to the right As you exercise the Target Pace guide will help you to keep your pedaling pace near the pace setting for the current segment When one of the Too Slow indicators lights increase your pace 17 when the one of the Too Fast indicators lights decrease your pace when the On Pace indica tor lights maintain your current pace Target Pace Target Pace Target Pace Too Fast Too Fast Too Fast w
26. lect ing a unit of mea surement you can also select a back light mode The On mode keeps the backlight on while the console is on The Off mode turns the backlight off To conserve the batteries the Auto mode keeps the backlight on only while you are exercis ing Press the 1 Step Resistance 1 button to change the backlight mode if desired Then press the Start button Measure your heart rate if desired To use the chest pulse sensor see page 10 To use the handgrip pulse sensor follow the instruc tions below Note If you wear the chest pulse sensor and hold the handgrip pulse sensor at the same time the console will not display your heart rate accurately If there are sheets of clear plastic on the metal contacts on the handgrip pulse sensor peel off the plastic To measure your heart rate hold the handgrip pulse sensor with your palms resting against the metal contacts Avoid moving your hands or gripping the contacts tightly 16 When your pulse is detected your heart rate will be shown in the lower display For the most accu rate heart rate reading hold the contacts for at least 15 seconds Note If you continue to hold the handgrip pulse sensor the lower display will show your heart rate for up to 30 seconds The display will then show your heart rate along with the other modes If your heart rate is not shown make sure that your hands are positioned as described Be care ful not to move
27. ll pause To restart the program simply resume pedaling Monitor your progress with the matrix the HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM Training Zones bar and the displays See step 4 on page 15 Press any button on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the console E Measure your heart rate if desired See step 1 on page 15 See step 5 on page 16 Select one of the two heart rate programs 3 Turn on the fan if desired To select a heart rate program press either of the See step 6 on page 16 Heart Rate Control buttons 7 When you are finished exercising the console If the first heart rate will automatically turn off program is selected if the left Heart Rate See step 7 on page 16 Control button is pressed a profile of the target heart rate settings of the pro gram will scroll across the matrix and the pro gram time will appear in the upper display If the second heart rate program is selected if the right Heart Rate Control button is pressed a pulse symbol will appear in the matrix Heart Rate Enter a target heart rate setting If the first heart rate program is selected 0 2010 20 the maximum target 44 053 heart rate setting of the program will flash Rate in the lower display If desired press the increase and decrease buttons in the upper left corner of the console to change the maximum target heart rate setting see EXERCISE INTEN SITY on page 26 Note If the maximum target
28. of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap Wrap the chest pulse sen sor around your chest and attach the free end of the chest strap to the sen sor unit as described above Adjust the length of the chest strap if neces sary The chest pulse sensor should be under your clothing against your skin and as high under the pec toral muscles or breasts as is comfortable Make sure that the logo is right side up and facing forward Next pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inch es and locate the two elec trode areas on the inner side Using a saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution wet both electrode areas Return the sensor unit to a position against your chest Electrode Areas c EE D DEG 10 CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING If the chest pulse sensor does not function proper ly or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low try the troubleshooting steps below Make sure that you are wearing the chest pulse sen sor as described at the left If the chest pulse sensor does not function when positioned as described move it slightly lower or higher on your chest Each time you use the chest pulse sensor use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solu tion to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit see the drawing below If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring re wet the electrode areas Make sure that yo
29. older Wheel Pedal Pedal Arm Latch No water bottle is included ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons 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 included allen wrenches assembly requires a phillips screwdriver EZ an adjustable wrench 5 JA and a rubber mallet As you assemble the elliptical exerciser use the drawings below to identify small parts The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part from the PART LIST on pages 28 and 29 The number follow ing the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly Note Some small parts may have been pre assem bled If a part is not in the parts bag check to see if it has been pre assembled s Star Washer M8 Split Wave Washer 112 8 Washer 90 6 111 2 Ej AUAM D M4 x 16mm M4 x 14mm Round Head Screw 104 8 Screw 101 8 M Hub Screw 87 8 um M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw 115 4 DOWN M8 x 69mm Button Bolt 80 1 05 U M8 Washer M8 Jamnut M10 Nylon 88 6 79 7 Locknut 81 2 TT as LL T tt M4 x 32mm Round Head M4 x 45mm Screw 105 6 M M8 x 23mm Button Screw 84 7 Screw 108 2 M NNNM M8 x 43mm Bu
30. ount down will begin Return to the elliptical exerciser and begin pedaling 7 When the on screen countdown ends the pro gram will begin The program will function in almost the same way as a preset program see step 3 on page 17 However an electronic chirp ing sound will alert you when the resistance set ting and or pace setting is about to change Monitor your progress with the matrix the Training Zones bar and the displays See step 4 on page 15 E Measure your heart rate if desired See step 5 on page 16 M Turn on the fan if desired See step 6 on page 16 When you are finished exercising the con sole will automatically turn off See step 7 on page 16 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser regularly Replace any worn parts immediately To clean the elliptical exerciser use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap Important To avoid damage to the console keep liquids away from the console and keep the console out of direct sunlight BATTERY REPLACEMENT If the console displays become dim the batteries should be replaced most console problems are the result of low batteries See assembly step 7 on page 7 for replacement instructions PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly see CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING on page 10 If the handgrip pulse sensor does not function proper ly see
31. rademark of ICON IP Inc 2 IMPORTANT 5 A 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 and all warnings on the elliptical exerciser before using the elliptical exerciser It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the elliptical exerciser are adequately informed of all precautions Use the elliptical exerciser only as described in this manual The elliptical exerciser is intended for home use only Do not use the elliptical exerciser in a commercial rental or institu tional setting Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors away from moisture and dust Place the elliptical exerciser on a level surface with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet Make sure that there is enough clearance around the elliptical exerciser to mount dis mount and use it Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu larly Replace any worn parts immediately Keep children under 12 and pets away from the elliptical exerciser at all times The elliptical exerciser should not be used by persons weighing more than 115 kg 250 Ibs Wear appropriate exercise clothes and athletic shoes while using the elliptical exerciser 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 When unfolding the elliptical exerciser see page 12 hold the handle firmly with both hands p
32. seconds remain in the first seg ment of the program both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash a series of tones will sound and all target heart rate settings will move one column to the left The target heart rate setting for the second seg ment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment column The second heart rate program This program is divided into 40 one minute segments The same target heart rate is programmed for all seg ments Note For a shorter workout stop exercis ing or select a different program before the pro gram ends 19 Both heart rate programs you pedal the console will regularly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting for the current seg ment If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate setting the resistance of the pedals will automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting The Target Pace guide will prompt you to increase or decrease your pedaling pace during the program When one of the Too Slow indica tors lights increase your pace when the one of the Too Fast indicators lights decrease your pace when the On Pace indicator lights main tain your current pace Important The target heart rate settings are intended only to provide motivation Your actual heart rate may be slower than the tar get heart rate settings Make sure to exercise at a pace
33. t before using the console TStepResistance Training Zones Too Fast Auto Fan z Personal Training O On Pace m Too Slow Performance Endurance Odometer Aerobic Fat Burn Warm Up Cool Down Resistance Start A WARNING To reduce risk of serious injury read and understand the users manual all instructions and the warnings before use Keep children away Auto Breeze Fan FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and effective When the manual mode of the console is selected the resistance of the pedals can be changed with the touch of a button As you exercise the con sole will provide continuous exercise feedback You can even measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor or the chest pulse sensor The console also offers eight preset programs Each program automatically changes the resistance of the pedals and prompts you to increase or decrease your pace as it guides you through an effective workout In addition the console features two heart rate pro grams that automatically change the resistance of the pedals and prompt you to vary your pace to keep your heart rate
34. the top of the Side Shields 28 29 when the other Crank Bushing Sleeve is at the bottom of the Side Shields 5 While another person holds the Upright 3 connect the Upper Wire Harness 48 to the Lower Wire Harness 49 Gently pull the upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove any slack and insert the Upright into the Base 1 Attach the Upright with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt 80 an M8 Split Washer 90 and an M8 Jamnut 79 Do not tighten the Button Bolt yet make sure that the Jamnut is in the hexagonal hole in the Base Next finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button Screws 84 with M8 Split Washers 90 into the Base 1 Do not tighten the Button Screws yet Attach the Water Bottle Holder 22 to the Base 1 with two M4 x 14mm Screws 104 6 Orient the Transport Handle 119 as shown and attach it to the Upright 3 with two M8 x 112mm Button Bolts 123 and two M8 Jamnuts 79 While another person holds the Pulse Bar 4 near the Upright 3 connect the two connectors on the Upper Wire Harness 48 to the corresponding connectors on the Pulse Wire 121 Insert the Wire Harnesses into the Upright and attach the Pulse Bar to the Upright with three M8 x 23mm Button Screws 84 and three M8 Split Washers 90 Orient one of the Upright Covers 17 as shown and hold it against the Upright 3 Attach the Upright Cover with two M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws 101 Attach the other Upright Cover in the s
35. to your CD player or VCR See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER VCR OR COMPUTER on pages 20 to 22 To pur chase iFIT com CDs or videocassettes call the toll free telephone number on the front cover of this manual Follow the steps below to use an iFIT com CD or video program Press any button on the console or begin ped aling to turn on the console See step 1 on page 15 E Select the iFIT com mode To select the iFIT com mode press the iFIT but ton A track will appear in the matrix and the letters iFIT will appear above the matrix Press the Play button on your CD player or VCR Note If you are using an iFIT com CD insert the CD into your CD player if you are using an iFIT com videocassette insert the videocassette into your VCR 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 23 The program will function in almost the same way as a preset program see step 3 on page 17 However an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the resistance setting and or pace set ting is about to change Note If the resistance of the pedals and or the pace setting does not change when a chirp is heard Make sure that the letters iFIT appear above the matrix Adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR If the volume is too high or too low the con sole may not detect the program si
36. tor Plug the Y adaptor into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo Headphones Speakers RCA Y adaptor Audio Cable Adaptor FI 4 Wire removed from gt LINE OUT jack 21 HOW CONNECT YOUR VCR Note If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack see instruction A below If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used see instruction B If you have with a built in VCR see instruction B If your VCR is connected to your home stereo see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 21 A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the adaptor Plug the adaptor into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack 22 beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the adaptor Plug the adaptor into an RCA Y adaptor available at electronics stores Next remove the wire that is currently plugged into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR and plug the wire into the unused side of the Y adaptor Plug the Y adaptor into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR Y adaptor Adaptor Wire removed from AUDIO OUT jack HOW USE AN IFIT COM CD OR VIDEO PROGRAM use an iFIT com CD or video program the elliptical exerciser must be connected
37. truction 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 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the LINE OUT jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the PHONES jack B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the splitter Plug the splitter into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the splitter 20 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 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the adaptor Plug the adaptor into an AUDIO OUT jack on your stereo AUDIO OUT 1 PE Audio Adaptor Cable B See the drawing above Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio 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 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the splitter Plug the splitter into the PHONES jack on your stereo Plug your
38. tton Bolt 78 4 MM M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolt 82 2 M10 x 127mm Button Screw 83 2 WODNA M8 x 112mm Button Bolt 123 2 1 While another person lifts the Base 1 attach the Front Stabiliser 6 to the Base with two M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts 82 and two M10 Nylon Locknuts 81 2 Remove the indicated screw and bracket from the Base 1 Discard the screw and the bracket Next turn the Base Foot 26 into the Base 1 as far as possible Bracket 3 Attach the Rear Stabiliser 7 to the Frame 2 with two M10 x 127mm Button Screws 83 Next hold the handle on the Frame 2 firmly with both hands pull and hold the Latch Lever 68 lower the Frame slowly until the Rear Stabiliser 7 is resting on the floor and then release the Latch Lever 4 Hold a Hub Cover 75 and a Crank Arm 36 against the left Crank Hub 38 Align the holes in the Hub Cover and the Crank Arm with the unused holes in the left Crank Hub Next insert four Hub Screws 87 into the Hub Cover and the Crank Arm and finger tighten the Hub Screws into the left Crank Hub Tighten one of the Hub Screws and then tighten the Hub Screw far thest from the first Hub Screw Then tighten the remaining two Hub Screws Repeat this step on the other side of the elliptical exer ciser Make sure that the Crank Arms 36 are attached so that one Crank Bushing Sleeve 43 is at
39. u are within arm s length of the console If you wear the chest pulse sensor and hold the handgrip pulse sensor at the same time the console will not display your heart rate accurately The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with people who have normal heart rhythms Heart rate reading problems may be caused by medical condi tions such as premature ventricular contractions pvcs tachycardia bursts and arrhythmia The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be affected by magnetic interference caused by high power lines or other sources If it is suspected that magnetic interference may be causing a problem try relocating your exercise equipment If the chest pulse sensor still does not function prop erly test the chest pulse sensor in the following way Hold the chest pulse sensor and place your thumbs over the electrode areas as shown Next hold the chest pulse sensor near the console While holding one thumb stationary begin tapping the other thumb against the electrode area at a rate of about one tap per second Check the heart rate reading on the console Electrode Areas If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly after you have followed all of the above instructions the battery should be replaced in the following way Locate the battery cover on the back of the sensor unit Insert a coin into the slot in the cover turn the cover counter clockwise and remove the cover Remove th
40. ull and hold the latch lever lower the frame slowly to the floor and then release the latch lever If the frame is low ered guickly or if the latch lever is released early the elliptical exerciser may tip over resulting in damage or serious injury Hold the handlebars or the handgrip pulse sensor when mounting dismounting or using the elliptical exerciser The pulse sensors are not medical devices Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensors are intended only as an exercise aid in determin ing heart rate trends in general Keep your back straight while using the ellip tical exerciser do not arch your back If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising stop immediately and cool down When you stop exercising allow the pedals to slowly come to a stop The decals shown on page 4 are found on the elliptical exerciser If one of the decals is missing or illegible call the toll free tele phone number on the front cover of this manual and order a free replacement decal Apply the decal in the location shown WARN ING 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 problems 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 Thank you for s
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